jackanapes

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Synonyms: jackanape, jacksnipes, jackanapeses, jackalopes

Antonyms: jackanape, jacksnipes, jackanapeses, jackalopes

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Noun

1. (A proper name for) an ape or monkey, especially a tame one kept for entertainment or as a pet.
2. (A proper name for) a person thought to behave like an ape or monkey, for example, in being impudent, mischievous, vain, etc.; specifically , an impudent or mischievous child.
3. (A proper name for) a person thought to behave like an ape or monkey, for example, in being impudent, mischievous, vain, etc.; specifically , an impudent or mischievous child.
4. A crucifix.
5. A small pulley which keeps a rope in line when lifting ore, water, etc., from a mine.

Noun

1. plural of jackanape

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