Jackass

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒækˌæs/

Definitions of jackass

noun a male donkey, or a foolish or stupid person

Example Sentences

A1 He is a jackass for not helping his friend.

A2 The jackass kicked over the trash can and ran away.

B1 I can't believe that jackass cut me off in traffic.

B2 The jackass made a rude comment about her appearance.

C1 His behavior at the party was so obnoxious, he was a total jackass.

C2 The politician's insensitive remarks were seen as those of a jackass by many.

Examples of jackass in a Sentence

formal The manager reprimanded the employee for behaving like a jackass during the meeting.

informal I can't believe that jackass cut me off in traffic!

slang That guy is such a jackass, always causing trouble.

figurative His stubbornness makes him come across as a real jackass sometimes.

Grammatical Forms of jackass

• past tense: jackassed
• plural: jackasses
• comparative: more jackass
• superlative: most jackass
• present tense: jackass
• future tense: will jackass
• perfect tense: have jackassed
• continuous tense: is jackassing
• singular: jackass
• positive degree: jackass
• infinitive: to jackass
• gerund: jackassing
• participle: jackassing

Origin and Evolution of jackass

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'jackass' originated from the combination of 'jack', a common name for a male donkey, and 'ass', meaning a donkey or a fool.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a male donkey, the term 'jackass' evolved to also describe a foolish or stupid person. Over time, it has become a colloquial insult or playful insult used to mock someone's foolish behavior.