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jackass

jack·ass [ ják àss ] (plural jack·asses)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. male ass: a male donkey or ass

2. offensive term: an offensive term that deliberately insults somebody's intelligence ( slang insult )

[Early 18th century. < the name Jack]
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