jackass

[ jak-as ]

/ ˈdʒækˌæs /

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noun

a male donkey.

a contemptibly foolish or stupid person; dolt; blockhead; ass.

Nearby words

jack-up, jack-up rig, jackal, jackanapes, jackaroo, jackass, jackass bark, jackass brig, jackass gunter, jackass penguin, jackass rig

Origin of jackass

First recorded in 1720–30; jack¹ + ass¹

Related formsjack·ass·er·y, noun

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Examples from the Web for jackass

And those who take issue with the ice bucket challenge have found an unexpected spokesperson in Jackass alum Steve-O.
#IceBucketChallenge Wisdom From 'Jackass' Steve-O|Kevin Zawacki|August 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Granted, in Siberia they had a lack of calories while we had a limited number of seats in the yard to watch ‘Jackass Part II’.
Reading Prison Novels In Prison|Daniel Genis|May 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In that case, best of luck on Sunday night to the makeup team from Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa!
The Worst Oscar Winners, From ‘Rocky’ and ‘Crash’ to Gwyneth Paltrow|Kevin Fallon, Marlow Stern|February 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Best Makeup Yes, everybody: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa received an Oscar nomination.
13 Oscar Nomination Shockers: Oprah, Tom Hanks, ‘Inside Llewyn Davis,’ and More|Marlow Stern|January 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The ball sack is made of silicone, and we first did a balls bit in Jackass Number Two, and after that I kept the balls!
Johnny Knoxville on How He Pulled Off ‘Bad Grandpa’s’ Most Hilarious, Raunchiest Prank|Marlow Stern|November 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
To liken any one to a Jackass is to use very strong language.
Round-about Rambles in Lands of Fact and Fancy|Frank Richard Stockton
He got back a copy of it through the mail, with the word "Jackass!"
Four Americans|Henry A. Beers
These small craft used to be called ‘Jackass’ frigates, but the ‘Dido’ showed that she was not a ‘Jackass’ at all events.
Dick Cheveley|W. H. G. Kingston
But, let the impregnable Jackass think—what would become of the noble rhythm and the majestic roll of sound?
The Delicious Vice|Young E. Allison
Twelve days subsequently I rode a day and a half to Jackass Meadow.
Camp and Trail|Stewart Edward White

British Dictionary definitions for jackass

jackass

/ (ˈdʒækˌæs) /

noun

a male donkey

a stupid person; fool

laughing jackass another name for kookaburra

Word Origin for jackass

C18: from jack 1 (male) + ass 1

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Word Origin and History for jackass

jackass

mule ass, 1727, from jack (n.) + ass (n.1). Meaning "stupid person" is attested from 1823.

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