Jackass: meaning, definitions and examples

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jackass

 

[ หˆdส’รฆk.ษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

common usage

Jackass is a colloquial term for a male donkey, but it is often used informally to refer to a foolish or obnoxious person. The term carries a negative connotation and is used to criticize someone's behavior or intelligence.

Synonyms

dunce, fool, idiot, moron

Examples of usage

  • Don't be such a jackass, think before you speak!
  • He acted like a jackass during the meeting.
  • Stop being a jackass and help me with this.
  • Why are you such a jackass to your friends?

Translations

Translations of the word "jackass" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jumento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Esel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keledai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ osioล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ร‚ne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eลŸek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹น๋‚˜๊ท€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ osol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆsja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eลŸลŸษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burro

Etymology

The word 'jackass' originates from the early 17th century, combining 'jack', a common name often used for male animals, with 'ass', which is a term for a donkey. The term 'ass' itself comes from the Latin word 'asinus', meaning 'donkey', which in turn relates to the Greek 'onos'. Over time, 'jackass' began to be used metaphorically to describe a person who behaves foolishly or clumsily. This figurative use likely stems from the donkey's reputation for stubbornness and simplicity. By the 19th century, the informal usage of 'jackass' as an insult had become quite common in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States. Today, the term remains prevalent in casual conversation to denote someone's lack of judgement or intelligence.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #30,000, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.