jackass

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is stupid, stubborn, or uncooperative.

  - "He acted like a jackass at the meeting."
  - "Don't be a jackass and refuse to help your friend move."

• noun

  A male donkey.

  - "The farmer rode his jackass to the field."
  - "Jackasses were used for transportation before cars were invented."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

asshole , bastard , bitch , jerk , buffoon , dink , dope , fool , idiot , jack

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jackass
hackneyed , jackspeak , quasar , rhinoceros , sabre , sasquatch

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Variants

List of all variants of jackass that leads to same result
jackass , jackasses , laughing jackass , laughing jackasses , kookaburra , kookaburras

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Etymology

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The word 'jackass' comes from the Old French word 'jasquet,' which means 'mule,' and later came to mean 'donkey.' The term 'jackass' has been used in English since the 14th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jackass' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who acts foolishly or stubbornly.

2. Donkeys are the only animals that can't jump.

3. The term 'jackass' was used in the popular TV show 'Jackass,' which featured stunts and pranks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Donkey: A large, strong animal with long ears and a long tail, used for transportation and labor. Donkeys are known for their stubbornness and strength.

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Culture

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In literature, 'jackass' has been used as a term for a foolish or unintelligent person. In art, donkeys have been depicted as symbols of stubbornness and stupidity. In music, there is a popular country song titled 'Old Town Road' by Lil Nas X that features the term 'jackass' in its lyrics.

How to Memorize "jackass"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person acting foolishly or stubbornly. Visualize a donkey carrying heavy loads or refusing to move.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'jackass' with someone who acts foolishly or stubbornly. Associate it with a donkey carrying heavy loads.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'jackass' sounds like 'jacks-ass,' where 'jacks' means 'loads' and 'ass' means 'donkey.' This can help you remember the meaning of the term.

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