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jackass Definition

jack·ass (jakas′)

noun

  1. a male donkey
  2. a stupid or foolish person; nitwit

Etymology: jack- + ass

jackass Synonyms

jackass

n.

  1. A male donkey

    he-ass, burro, Rocky Mountain canary*; see animal 2, donkey.

  2. *A stupid or foolish person

    dolt, blockhead, nitwit; see fool 1.

jackass Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: With the acting thing you just can't be afraid of making a jackass out of yourself, do you know what I mean?

Adjective modifier

  • over-sexed: Plot summary: a mendacious loser and an over-sexed jackass go on a week's wine-tasting holiday together.
  • total: And only a comedy could make total jackasses of its two leads.
  • complete: However it's quite likely that he's a complete jackass who is only after sex.

Modifies a noun

  • penguin: Nearby are several beaches where you may find yourself whale watching from the shore or sharing your towel with a jackass penguin.
  • style: The Whiskey movies pioneered the art of blending snowboarding with jackass style pranks and basic fun.

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