jackass
[ jak-as ]
/ ˈdʒækˌæs /
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noun
a male donkey.
a contemptibly foolish or stupid person; dolt; blockhead; ass.
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jackass
/ (ˈdʒækˌæs) /
noun
Word Origin for jackass
C18: from jack 1 (male) + ass 1
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