jackanapes

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Synonyms for jackanapes

noun spoiled child

Antonyms for jackanapes

angel

Word Origin & History

mid-15c., "a monkey," also "an impertinent, conceited fellow;" apparently from Jack of Naples, but whether this is some specific personification or folk etymology of jack (n.) + ape is unknown. See note in OED.

Example Sentences for jackanapes

That if Jackanapes and Lollo were not burdened with him they would undoubtedly escape.

"You're too tall for Lollo, I think," said Jackanapes, measuring his grandfather with his eye.

Jackanapes had had the start of the Postman by nearly ten minutes.

Tony was not enterprising, and Jackanapes led him by the nose.

At the first opportunity Jackanapes stole away again to the common.

What mischief could be foreseen, Jackanapes promised to guard against.

That Jackanapes' life was infinitely valuable, and his—Tony's—was not.

The girl with the beautiful eyebrows had married that French jackanapes after all.

You an officer, jackanapes; why we should want a cow on board to give you milk.

That Jackanapes's life was infinitely valuable, and his—Tony's—was not; 4.

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