jackass

English

2/5 · Coarse

What it means

Insult for a foolish or obnoxious person.

Literally “male donkey”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.

Pronunciation Heard as “jack ass”

English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.

Used as Directed insult
How it's used

Animal meaning is neutral.

How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse

Animal meaning is neutral. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.

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