jackass

/ˈdʒækˌæs/

NOUN

1. A foolish or stupid person

A person regarded as foolish, unintelligent, or lacking good judgment, often used as an insulting or disparaging term.

1.1. Stupid or unintelligent person

Someone who is perceived as lacking intelligence, common sense, or the ability to make sensible decisions.

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  • The disruptive student earned a stern reprimand from the teacher for behaving like a jackass in class.

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NOUN

2. A rude or obnoxious person

A person who behaves in an offensive, disrespectful, inconsiderate, or obnoxious manner toward others.

2.1. Rude and disrespectful behavior

Someone who acts arrogantly, inconsiderately, or offensively, showing little regard for other people's feelings or social expectations.

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  • Despite warnings, the partygoer continued to act like a jackass, causing a disturbance at the event.
  • The road rage incident escalated when one driver called the other a reckless jackass, leading to a heated exchange.
  • In the workplace, the employee's disrespectful behavior earned him a reputation as the office jackass.

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  • rudeness
  • arrogance
  • insolence
  • disrespect
  • hostility
  • selfishness
  • bad manners
  • offensive behavior

2.2. A foolish or obnoxious troublemaker

Someone who behaves like a fool, causes unnecessary trouble, or makes a spectacle of themselves through reckless or irritating actions.

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  • The comedian's routine was filled with self-deprecating humor, jokingly referring to himself as a lovable jackass.

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3. A male donkey

A male donkey, also known as a jack, belonging to the horse family and commonly used as a working or pack animal.

3.1. Donkeys and pack animals

A male domesticated donkey used for carrying loads, pulling carts, or breeding.

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