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jackarse en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of jackass and arse. Apparently the result of a false etymology equating -ass in the sense of "donkey" with North American English ass (in the sense of "buttocks", "anus") and also, therefore, arse.

Meanings

  1. (Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, alt-of, misspelling) Misspelling of jackass (in the limited sense of) foolish or obnoxious person.
    alt of jackass

Forms

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jackarses Number=Plur lexicographic