Jackass

/ˈdʒæk.æs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A male donkey.

The farmer kept a jackass to help with the work on the ranch.

A foolish or stupid person; a blockhead.

I can't believe you did that; you're such a jackass sometimes.

A person who engages in foolish or reckless behavior, often for amusement.

The jackass jumped into the pool fully clothed to get a laugh from his friends.

The word 'jackass' originally referred to a male donkey, a combination of 'jack' meaning male and 'ass' meaning donkey.

jackass of all trades

A person who is incompetent in many areas.

not a jackass

Refers to someone who is wise or sensible.

ass

A donkey, also used derogatorily for a foolish person.

donkey

A domesticated animal often associated with stubbornness.

A person who behaves in a foolish or obnoxious manner.

He was acting like a complete jackass at the party.

A term used affectionately among friends for someone being silly.

You're such a jackass, but I love you.