jackass Meaning & Definition
What Does Jackass Mean?
Jackass is used as a noun meaning A male donkey. It can also mean A foolish or stupid person. As a verb, it means To behave very obnoxiously. As a proper noun, it means A jack and an ace as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em due to phonetic similarity.
Quick Facts About Jackass
| Part of speech | noun, verb, proper noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈd͡ʒækæs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | zany, jack and cuckoo |
| Plural | jackasses |
| Verb forms | jackasses, jackassing, jackassed |
Jackass Definition (Noun)
- A male donkey
- A foolish or stupid person
- An inappropriately rude or obnoxious person
Jackass as a Verb
- To behave very obnoxiously
Jackass as a Proper Noun
- A jack and an ace as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em due to phonetic similarity
Synonyms of Jackass
Jackass synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Jackass
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Jackass in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
jackass (countable and uncountable, plural jackasses)
jackass (third-person singular simple present jackasses, present participle jackassing, simple past and past participle jackassed)
jackass (plural jackasses)
Words That Rhyme With Jackass
Origin of Jackass
Origin 1: From jack + ass.
Origin 2: From the phonetic similarity of "jack, ace" to "jackass".
Jackass Pronunciation
Jackass is pronounced //ˈd͡ʒækæs// and has 1 syllable.
Jackass: Your Questions Answered
Is jackass a noun or a verb?
Jackass is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and a proper noun.
What is another word for jackass?
Close synonyms of jackass are zany, jack and cuckoo. See the full list of jackass synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of jackass?
The plural of jackass is jackasses.
What is the past tense of jackass?
The past tense of jackass is jackassed. The present participle is jackassing.
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