Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jackass
noun
/ˈdʒakˌas/
Definition
A jackass is a male donkey, but it is often used informally to refer to a foolish or stupid person.
Examples
- Don’t be such a jackass; think before you speak.
- He played the jackass in the school play, making everyone laugh.
- Calling her a jackass was unkind and uncalled for.
Meaning
The term ‘jackass’ can describe someone who acts in a silly or reckless manner.
Synonyms
- fool
- buffoon
- blockhead
- nincompoop
- dunce
