jackass

noun
UK: /ˈdʒækæs/
US: /ˈdʒækæs/

  1. A stupid or foolish person.

    1. Don't be a jackass. [ ] [ ]
    2. He acted like a complete jackass at the party, embarrassing everyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. A donkey, especially a male donkey.

    1. The jackass was used to carry heavy loads. [ ] [ ]
    2. The farmer used the jackass to breed mules, which are very strong animals. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fool idiot donkey ass
jackass intransitive-verb

  1. To act in a stupid or foolish way.

    1. Stop jackassing around! [ ] [ ]
    2. He was just jackassing around, not really trying to be offensive. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jackass" in English means: A stupid or foolish person., A donkey, especially a male donkey..

The phonetic transcription of "jackass" is /ˈdʒækæs/ in British English and /ˈdʒækæs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jackass": fool, idiot, donkey, ass.

Example usage of "jackass": "Don't be a jackass.". More examples on the page.