jackass

/'dʤækæs/
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jackass

A farmer leads a jackass along a dirt path.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A male donkey: A jackass is specifically a male donkey, the domesticated animal of the species Equus africanus asinus.
    • A foolish or stupid person: (Informal, derogatory) A jackass is a person, typically a man, who behaves in a stupid, incompetent, or ridiculous manner.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Animal):
    • The farmer used a jackass to carry heavy loads.
    • We heard the loud bray of a jackass from the field.
  • Noun (Person):
    • Don't be such a jackass and listen to the instructions.
    • He made a jackass of himself by trying to show off at the meeting.
Advanced Usage
  • "To make a jackass of oneself": To behave in a way that makes one look very foolish or stupid.
    • He made a complete jackass of himself by tripping on stage during his speech.
Variants and Related Words
  • Jackassery (noun, informal): Foolish, stupid, or obnoxious behavior.
    • His constant jackassery finally got him fired from his job.
  • Jackass penguin (noun): A species of penguin () found in southern Africa, named for its donkey-like braying call.
Synonyms
  • For the animal: Male donkey, ass.
  • For the foolish person: Fool, idiot, imbecile, dolt, moron, jerk (informal).
Related Phrases
  • "Jackass of all trades": A humorous, derogatory twist on the phrase "jack of all trades," implying someone who is incompetent at many things.
    • He calls himself a handyman, but he's more of a jackass of all trades.
Related Idioms
  • "Act the jackass": To behave foolishly or stupidly.
    • Stop acting the jackass and take this seriously.
jackass

A farmer leads a jackass along a dirt path.

Noun
  1. male donkey
  2. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

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