English Explanatory Dictionary

jackanape

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to a jackanapes.
noun
  1. Alternative form of jackanapes.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒækəneɪp/ /ˈd͡ʒækəˌneɪp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-jackanape.wav

Word forms

jackanape more jackanape most jackanape jackanapes

Etymology

Back-formation from jackanapes.

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