Advertisement
Advertisement
jackanapes
[ jak-uh-neyps ]
noun
- an impertinent, presumptuous person, especially a young man; whippersnapper.
- an impudent, mischievous child.
- Archaic. an ape or monkey.
jackanapes
/ ˈdʒækəˌneɪps /
noun
- a conceited impertinent person
- a mischievous child
- archaic.a monkey
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of jackanapes1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of jackanapes1
Discover More
Example Sentences
That accomplished, I shall arrest the Dowager and her son and every jackanapes within that castle.
You pestilent young jackanapes, do you suppose I haven't noticed your idleness?
"Lest he take thee for one of his runaway jackanapes," answered the steward, smiling sourly.
In another letter he writes about "a jackanapes who has lately made a noise here, one Boswell, by anecdotes of Dr. Johnson."
No, Mr. Harry Jocelyn, you are not the jackanapes you try to make people think you: you understand me.'
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[pet-ri-kawr]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse