Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jackass

/ˈd͡ʒækæs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.33 in modern English

Syllables
jack-ass
IPA
/ˈd͡ʒækæs/
20
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A male donkey.

Countable

noun

A foolish or stupid person.

American usage; Countable

noun

An inappropriately rude or obnoxious person.

American usage; Countable

noun

A kind of bootleg liquor.

American usage; Slang; Uncountable

noun

The laughing kookaburra.

Australian usage; Countable; Obsolete

verb

To behave very obnoxiously.

Intransitive verb

noun

A jack and an ace as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

From jack + ass.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈd͡ʒækæs/

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Questions

How do you pronounce jackass?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd͡ʒækæs/.
What does jackass mean?
A male donkey.
Where does jackass come from?
From jack + ass.

How to pronounce jackass

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