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donkey

noun don·key \ˈdäŋ-kē, ˈdəŋ-, ˈdȯŋ-\

: an animal that is like a small horse with large ears

plural donkeys

Full Definition of DONKEY

1
:  the domestic ass (Equus asinus)
2
:  a stupid or obstinate person
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Origin of DONKEY

origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1785

Related to DONKEY

Synonyms
ass, burro, jackass, moke [British slang]
Antonyms
brain, genius

Rhymes with DONKEY

conky, wonky, yanqui
DONKEY Defined for Kids

donkey

noun don·key \ˈdäŋ-kē, ˈdəŋ-, ˈdȯŋ-\
plural donkeys

Definition of DONKEY for Kids

:  an animal related to but smaller than the horse that has short hair in mane and tail and very large ears

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17 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. donkey
  2. donkey boy
  3. donkey cart
  4. donkey doctor
  5. donkey engine
  6. donkey jacket
  7. donkey-lick
  8. donkey party
  9. donkey puncher
  10. donkey sled
  11. donkey stack
  12. donkey's breakfast
  13. donkey's tail
  14. donkey's years
  15. bull donkey
  16. road donkey
  17. yard donkey
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