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Definitions for Donkey

[1] the domestic ass, Equus asinus.
[2] (since 1874) a representation of this animal as the emblem of the U.S. Democratic Party.
[3] a stupid, silly, or obstinate person.
[4] a woodworking apparatus consisting of a clamping frame and saw, used for cutting marquetry veneers.
[5] Machinery . auxiliary: donkey engine; donkey pump; donkey boiler.
[6] Also called: ass a long-eared domesticated member of the horse family (Equidae ), descended from the African wild ass (Equus asinus )
[7] a stupid or stubborn person
[8] British slang , derogatory a footballer known for his or her lack of skill the players are a bunch of overpriced and overrated donkeys
[9] talk the hind leg(s) off a donkey to talk endlessly

Words related to Donkey

horse, burro, mule, ass, pony, jackass, jenny, jennet, moke, maud, neddy

Words nearby Donkey

dongola leather, dongting, donicker, donizetti, donjon, donkey, donkey derby, donkey engine, donkey jacket, donkey topsail, donkey vote

Origin of Donkey

1775–85; perhaps alteration of Dunkey, hypocoristic form of Duncan, man's name

Word origin for Donkey

C18: perhaps from dun dark + -key, as in monkey

Synonyms for Donkey

burro, horse, mule, ass, jackass, jennet, jenny, moke, pony, Rocky Mountain canary, maud, neddy