2006-06-15 07:34:42 · 4 answers · asked by duc602 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A rouge or mischievous scoundrel.
2006-06-15 07:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by purrpletoad 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
jackanape - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Jackanapes \Jack"a*napes\, n. [For Jack o' (= of) apes; prop., a
man who exhibits apes.] [Written also jackanape.]
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1. A monkey; an ape. --Shak.
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2. A coxcomb; an impertinent or conceited fellow.
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A young upstart jackanapes. --Arbuthnot.
[1913 Webster] Jackaroo
2006-06-15 14:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
jackanapes
jack·a·napes [jákÉ nà yps]
(plural jack·a·napes)
noun (dated)
1. impudent person: an impudent, self-centered person
2. mischievous child: a child who behaves mischievously or impertinently
[Early 16th century. Originally Jack Napes , origin ?]
2006-06-15 14:37:44 · answer #3 · answered by Irish1952 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are these all cut and pasted . somthing simular to jackasss i spose.
2006-06-16 01:21:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋