jackass
ˈdʒækˌæs
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Definition of jackass - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
behaviorSlangUSinappropriately rude or obnoxious personSlangUS
  • He acted like a jackass at the party.
boor jerk lout
2.
insultSlangUSfoolish or stupid personSlangUS
  • Don't be such a jackass during the meeting.
fool idiot
3.
animalmale donkey
  • The farmer owned a stubborn jackass.
ass donkey mule
4.
card gamesDatedUSjack and ace in pokerDatedUS
  • He was dealt a jackass in the game.
cards hand poker
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small penguin from southern Africa with a donkey-like call
The jackass penguin lives along the southern African coast.
Australian bird with a loud, laughing call
The laughing jackass is often heard at dawn.

Origin of jackass

English, jack (male donkey) + ass (donkey)

Examples of jackass in a sentence

  • She called him a jackass for his rude remarks.
  • He acted like a jackass at the party last night.
  • Stop being a jackass and listen to others.
  • The jackass brayed loudly in the field.
  • They spotted a jackass near the barn.
  • Holding a jackass, he bet confidently.

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  1. French:abruti, idiot, ...
  2. German:Idiot, Trottel, ...
  3. Italian:idiota, cretino, ...
  4. Spanish:imbécil, tonto, ...
  5. Portuguese:idiota, tolo, ...
  6. Chinese:混蛋, 蠢货, ...
  7. Japanese:嫌な奴, 馬鹿, ...
  8. Arabic:أَحْمَق, أبله, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִידְיוֹט, טִיפֵּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:осёл, осел, ...
  11. Ukrainian:осел, дурень, ...
  12. Hindi:बदतमीज़, बेवकूफ़, ...

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