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A jackass can kick a barn down, but it takes a carpenter to build one.
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Meaning of "jackass" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD JACKASS

From jack1 (male) + ass1.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF JACKASS

jackass  [ˈdʒækˌæs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JACKASS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Jackass is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES JACKASS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of jackass in the English dictionary

The definition of jackass in the dictionary is a male donkey. Other definition of jackass is a stupid person; fool.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH JACKASS


Asturias
æˈstʊərɪˌæs
badass
ˈbædˌæs
bare-ass
ˈbɛərˌæs
candy-ass
ˈkændɪˌæs
capias
ˈkeɪpɪˌæs
fat-ass
ˈfætˌæs
hard-ass
ˈhɑːdˌæs
Herodias
hɛˈrəʊdɪˌæs
kick-ass
ˈkɪkˌæs
Lysias
ˈlɪsɪˌæs
materfamilias
ˌmeɪtəfəˈmɪlɪˌæs
paillasse
ˈpælɪˌæs
paterfamilias
ˌpeɪtəfəˈmɪlɪˌæs
Pelias
ˈpiːlɪˌæs
Phidias
ˈfɪdɪˌæs
Pythias
ˈpɪθɪˌæs
smartass
ˈsmɑːtˌæs
Tiberias
taɪˈbɪərɪˌæs
tightass
ˈtaɪtˌæs
Tiresias
taɪˈriːsɪˌæs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JACKASS

jack-in-the-green
jack-in-the-pulpit
jack-o´-lantern
jack-of-all-trades
Jack-the-lad
Jack-the-rags
jack-up
jackal
jackanapes
jackaroo
jackassery
jackboot
jackbooted
jackdaw
Jackeen
jacker
jackeroo
jacket
jacket potato
jacket-like

WORDS THAT END LIKE JACKASS

ass
bass
brass
bypass
class
come to pass
compass
fiberglass
first class
first-class
glass
grass
hourglass
in the mass
lass
laughing jackass
mass
pass
vakass
world-class

Synonyms and antonyms of jackass in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «JACKASS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «jackass» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of jackass
berk · blockhead · bogan · charlie · chump · coot · dickhead · dimwit · dipstick · divvy · dolt · doofus · dork · dumb-ass · dweeb · eejit · fool · fuckwit · geek · gobshite · gonzo · idiot · imbecile · jerk · lamebrain · nincompoop · ninny · nitwit · numpty · oaf · pillock · plank · plonker · prat · prick · putz · schmuck · simpleton · thicko · twit · wally

Translation of «jackass» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JACKASS

Find out the translation of jackass to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of jackass from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «jackass» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

公驴
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Jackass
570 millions of speakers

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jackass
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गधा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحمار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

осел
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Jackass
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিরেট মূর্খ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

âne
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jackass
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Esel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ジャッカス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바보
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dhewe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngu dại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜேக்கஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गाढव
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ahmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

asino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Jackass
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

осел
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

măgar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βλάκας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

jackass
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jackass
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

jackass
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of jackass

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JACKASS»

The term «jackass» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.967 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JACKASS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «jackass» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «jackass» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about jackass

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4 QUOTES WITH «JACKASS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word jackass.
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Paris Hilton
Every woman should have four pets in her life. A mink in her closet, a jaguar in her garage, a tiger in her bed, and a jackass who pays for everything.
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Patricia Neal
When you call upon a Thoroughbred, he gives you all the speed, strength of heart and sinew in him. When you call on a jackass, he kicks.
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Sam Rayburn
Any jackass can kick down a barn, but it takes a good carpenter to build one.
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Sam Rayburn
A jackass can kick a barn down, but it takes a carpenter to build one.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JACKASS»

Discover the use of jackass in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to jackass and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Jackass
Presents a behind-the-scenes look at the film based on the "Jackass" television program that features stunt performers taking part in dangerous but farcical activities, and offers interviews with the participants.
Sean Cliver, 2002
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Jackass: 10 Years of Stupid
A photo retrospective commemorating the hit MTV show's 10th anniversary includes stills from the best Jackass segments featuring Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Wee-Man, Bam Margera and more, as well as photos from group's early days at Big ...
Sean Cliver, 2010
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Jackass Frigate
"Alaric Bond has stepped into the first rank of writers of historic naval fiction." The Second Book in the Fighting Sail Series
Alaric Bond, 2009
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A Jackass at Every Turn!: How to Act Like an American When ...
Who is going to get you next?" With a no-holds-barred approach, author Bear Brooks shares his thoughts and feelings on the state of America today.
Bear Brooks, 2005
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Jackass Investing: Dont' Do It. Profit from It
More than ten years in the making, and supported by the twin pillars of extensive research and more than 30 years of trading experience, this book finally lays to rest the traditional investment.
MR Michael Dever, 2011
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The Indiana Jackass Regiment in the Civil War: A History of ...
"This book contains never before published information for an Indiana infantry regiment converted to heavy artillery.
Phillip E. Faller, 2013
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So Sue Me, Jackass!: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls That Can Come ...
So Sue Me, Jackass! may not keep you out of litigation—but it will keep you in stitches.
Amy Epstein Feldman, Robin Epstein, 2009
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Gold Stripe on a Jackass: The Quest for Moral Efficiency
This is an original and enlightening contribution to scholarship and education as well as a moral compass for those who occupy positions of authority in the corporate and governmental sectors of society.
Stephen B. Sloane, 2008
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Traits of a Jackass Manager: A How-Not-To Guide for Managers ...
Whether you're just beginning your career as a supervisor or already have years of management experience, you'll appreciate the useful pointers and cartoons in Traits of a Jackass Manager.
Charles A. Sennewald, 2011
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Kids These Days: Facts and Fictions about Today's Youth
In February of 2001. a new MTV show called Jackass began getting a lot of bad press. A thirteen-year-old Connecticut boy and his friends had defied the show's " don't try this at home" warning and lit himself on fire, following an episode in ...
Karen Sternheimer, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JACKASS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term jackass is used in the context of the following news items.
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This 'Jackass' stunt by Steve-O wasn't legal to be shown until now …
Steve-O from Jackass is one of the craziest fools to ever grace your TV screen, laptop screen, movie screen, etc. Pretty much, if there is a stage, ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
2
Donald Trump Is Biff Tannen From 'Back To The Future'
When Marty McFly, the film's hero, travels to a dystopian 2015, he encounters a rich Biff: a blonde, casino-owning jackass living in a ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
How important are jokes in Superhero movies? | moviepilot.com
The "amazing" series was probably closer to the comic jackass nature of the Spider-Man that comic readers love. The Spider-Man films are light ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
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HUFFPOST HILL - The World Stood Still Today For Netroots Nation
... McFly, the film's hero, travels to a dystopian 2015, he encounters a rich Biff: a blonde, casino-owning jackass living in a Vegas-style palace. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
5
Dog Bite Harris brings music to the boonies - Community News …
A cousin to Johnny Knoxville of Jackass fame, Wade's music has also appeared on movie soundtracks. With two stages, more than two dozen ... «East Oregonian, Jul 15»
6
Let's Talk About Kanye And Kim | Joshua Ostroff - Huffington Post
There was a similar (if much smaller) uproar and petition when "that jackass" Kanye was booked for Ottawa Bluesfest earlier this month. «Huffington Post Canada, Jul 15»
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Chasing Amy Schumer: The rapid rise to stardom | National Post
... where she steals the show, and makes headlines for a dig at a fellow panellist, Jackass star Steve-O. Referring to his co-star Ryan Dunn, ... «National Post, Jul 15»
8
Guy Fieri and Adam Richman…Yup, I'm jealous - Hoffman Files
Steve O, (Actual “Jackass”), and I would point out that Hitler became a vegetarian towards the end of his life, just about the time he started ... «Albany Times Union, Jul 15»
9
Removing flag, removing history different things
Although I admire his defiance, I question his reasoning. Does he have the right to be a jackass? Absolutely. He has the right to fly that banner. «Montgomery Advertiser, Jul 15»
10
UFC Fight Night 71: Frank Mir Closer to Contention Than You Might …
At first, Mir was somebody I pulled for simply because he looked like MTV Jackass star Bam Margera, one of my idols at the time (thank ... «Combat Press, Jul 15»

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