jackasses
word · lemma: jackass
Definition
'Jackasses' is the plural of 'jackass', meaning male donkeys. Informally, it is also used to insult someone, calling them stupid or foolish.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and often insulting when referring to people. Used mainly in American English. As an animal, 'jackasses' means male donkeys; as an insult, it means people acting foolishly. Avoid in polite or formal contexts.
Spanish: burros - idiotasPortuguese (BR): burros - idiotasPortuguese (PT): burros - idiotasChinese (Simplified): 蠢驴 - 笨蛋Chinese (Traditional): 蠢驢 - 笨蛋Hindi: गधों - मूर्ख लोगArabic: حمير - أغبياء
Example Sentences
The farmer keeps two jackasses for his work.
basic
Those jackasses are always making a mess.
basic
I saw some jackasses in the field this morning.
basic
Don't listen to those jackasses; they always complain for no reason.
natural
Some people act like real jackasses when they're online.
natural
I can't believe those two jackasses got lost in their own neighborhood.
natural