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jackass

[jak-as] / ˈdʒækˌæs /


NOUN
(vulgar) contemptible, foolish person
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There are several campgrounds around Trinity Lake, including Hayward Flat, Jackass Springs and Bushytail, which has showers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

There’s a Jackass element to his content, but without the same levels of personal endangerment.

From Slate • May 28, 2024

US comedian and Jackass star Steve-O has said he was detained by police after carrying out a stunt in London.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2023

You’ve whipped up a cocktail known as the Missouri Jackass.

From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2022

We finished our set at a little place called the Laughing Jackass and I got to sleep right onstage to guard the instruments.

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis




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