jackal

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Synonyms: jacal, jackall, jackel, jacka, jackyl

Antonyms: jacal, jackall, jackel, jacka, jackyl

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q125525}}Any of certain wild [[canid]]s of the genera {{taxfmt|Lupulella|genus}} and {{taxfmt|Canis|genus}}, native to the tropical [[Old World]] and smaller than a [[wolf]].
2. A person who performs [[menial]] or [[routine]] tasks; a [[dogsbody]].
3. {{lb|en|figurative|derogatory}} A person who behaves in an [[opportunistic]] way; especially, a base [[collaborator]].
4. {{lb|en|slang|cards|rare}} A [[jack]] (the [[playing card]]).

Verb

1. To perform [[menial]] or [[routine]] tasks

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