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Definition |
someone who behaves in a silly manner |
Examples |
1) His clothing is totally incompatible with his old age. What a
jackass
! 2) Sometimes he crosses the line and comes off as a real
jackass. |
Etymology |
The term originated from the combination of
"jack," a term for a man, and "ass," referring to a foolish or stubborn
person, resulting in a slang term for someone behaving recklessly or
foolishly. |
Synonyms |
idiot, nitwit, blockhead |
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