How do you use "Jackass" in a sentence?

Don't be such a jackass. That jackass cut me off. Stop acting like a jackass.

Jackass

Q: What does "Jackass" mean?

A stupid or foolish person; an idiot. 'Jackass' literally means a male donkey but is commonly used to describe a foolish, stupid, or obnoxious person. More American than British, where 'ass' (donkey) is the standard. A moderately strong insult.

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Meaning: A stupid or foolish person; an idiot.

愚蠢或傻的人；白痴。

Una persona estúpida o tonta; un idiota.

バカな人、愚か者。

바보 같거나 어리석은 사람. 멍청이.

'Jackass' literally means a male donkey but is commonly used to describe a foolish, stupid, or obnoxious person. More American than British, where 'ass' (donkey) is the standard. A moderately strong insult.

'Jackass'字面意思是公驴，但常用来形容愚蠢、笨或令人讨厌的人。这个词在美国比英国更常用，英国人更常用'ass'（驴）。属于中等强度的侮辱用语。

'Jackass' significa literalmente un burro macho, pero se usa comúnmente para describir a una persona tonta, estúpida o desagradable. Es más americano que británico, donde 'ass' (burro) es lo estándar. Es un insulto moderadamente fuerte.

「Jackass」は文字通りには雄のロバですが、愚かで間抜けな人、またはうっとうしい人を表すのに広く使われます。イギリスよりもアメリカで多く使われ、イギリスでは「ass」（ロバ）が標準的です。中程度の強さの侮辱語です。

'Jackass'는 원래 수컷 당나귀를 뜻하지만, 어리석고 바보 같거나 불쾌한 사람을 묘사하는 데 흔히 쓰인다. 영국보다 미국에서 더 많이 사용된다. 중간 강도의 욕설이다.

Examples

Don't be such a jackass.
别这么蠢
No seas tan burro
そんなバカなことするな
그렇게 멍청하게 굴지 마.
That jackass cut me off.
那个蠢货别了我的车
Ese imbécil me cortó el paso
あのバカに割り込まれた
그 바보가 내 차를 끼어들었어.
Stop acting like a jackass.
别再犯蠢了
Deja de comportarte como un burro
バカみたいなまねはやめろ
바보 같은 짓 좀 그만해.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒækæs/

Usage Guide

Context: insult, frustration

Tone: insulting, exasperated

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Common American insult
常见的美式侮辱用语
Insulto americano común
一般的なアメリカの侮辱語
미국에서 흔한 욕설

✗ Don't Say

British prefer 'donkey'
英国人更喜欢用'donkey'
Los británicos prefieren 'donkey'
イギリス人は「donkey」を使う
영국에서는 'donkey'를 선호

Common Mistakes

More American—British say 'arse' not 'ass'

Origin & History

From 'jackass' meaning male donkey (jack + ass). Donkeys are stereotyped as stubborn and stupid. The insult use dates to at least 18th century America. Made even more famous by the MTV show/films.

Etymology: Jack (male) + ass (donkey)

First recorded: 18th century as insult

Cultural Context

Era: 18th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Jackass (MTV); American media

Regional notes: American primarily. Australians use too.

Variations

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