jackass

/ˌdʒæˈkæs/
/ˈdʒækæs/
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Other forms: jackasses

Definitions of jackass
  1. noun
    a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
    synonyms: bozo, cuckoo, fathead, goof, goofball, goose, zany
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    type of:
    fool, muggins, sap, saphead, tomfool
    a person who lacks good judgment
  2. noun
    male donkey
    synonyms: jack
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    type of:
    ass
    hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse
Pronunciation
US
/ˌdʒæˈkæs/
UK
/ˈdʒækæs/
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