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jackass

[ jak-as ]

noun

  1. a male donkey.
  2. a contemptibly foolish or stupid person; dolt; blockhead; ass.


jackass

/ ˈdʒækˌæs /

noun

  1. a male donkey
  2. a stupid person; fool
  3. laughing jackass
    another name for kookaburra
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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  • jackasser·y noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of jackass1

First recorded in 1720–30; jack 1 + ass 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of jackass1

C18: from jack 1(male) + ass 1

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