jackass

English

noun
Definitions
  • a male donkey
  • (chiefly) a foolish or stupid person
  • (chiefly) an inappropriately rude or obnoxious person

Etymology

Affix from English jack (referring to the increase in alcohol concentration due to distillation, man) + English ass (buttocks, donkey, one's self person, backside, asshole, arse).

Origin

English

ass

Gloss

buttocks, donkey, one's self person, backside, asshole, arse

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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