How to Pronounce "jackanapes"
word
ˈdʒækəˌneɪps
JAK-uh-nayps
dʒˈækɐnˌeɪps
JAK-uh-nayps
Definition
A jackanapes is a person, especially a young man or boy, who behaves in an impudent, cheeky, or mischievous way. The word is old-fashioned and often used humorously or critically.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒækəˌneɪps
British English
dʒˈækɐnˌeɪps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JAK-uh-nayps
UK
JAK-uh-nayps
Listen in Context
The teacher called him a jackanapes for interrupting the class.
Don't be a jackanapes and listen to your elders.
That little jackanapes took my pencil!
He acted like a real jackanapes at the dinner party, making rude jokes all night.