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Definitions for Jackanapes
[1] an impertinent, presumptuous person, especially a young man; whippersnapper.
[2] an impudent, mischievous child.
[3] Archaic . an ape or monkey.
[4] a conceited impertinent person
[5] a mischievous child
[6] archaic a monkey
Words related to Jackanapes
rascal, punk, devil, urchin, kid, youngster, whippersnapper
Words nearby Jackanapes
jack-the-lad, jack-the-rags, jack-up, jack-up rig, jackal, jackanapes, jackaroo, jackass, jackass bark, jackass brig, jackass gunter
Origin of Jackanapes
1400–50; late Middle English Jakken-apes, literally, jack (i.e., man) of the ape, nickname of William de la Pole (1396–1450), Duke of Suffolk, whose badge was an ape's clog and chain
Word origin for Jackanapes
C16: variant of Jakken-apes , literally: Jack of the ape, nickname of William de la Pole (1396–1450), first Duke of Suffolk, whose badge showed an ape's ball and chain
Synonyms for Jackanapes
punk, rascal, devil, kid, urchin, whippersnapper, youngster, enfant terrible, holy terror, impudent child, unruly child, wild one