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It is singular although it appears plural. An impertinent, presumptuous person, esp. The history of the word jackanapes is all tied up in monkeys and a. (animals) archaic a monkey [c16: A domesticated ape or monkey. Contexts a young child who is mischievous or badly behaved any nonhuman primate, including apes popinjay or buck noun a young child. A saucy or mischievous child 2 : It is an archaic word which has been steadily declining in usage, though it has had a recent surge in popularity, possibly due to george. Web jackanapes / ˈdʒækəˌneɪps / n. Web noun filter noun a conceited, insolent, presumptuous fellow.
A saucy or mischievous child 2 : Web jackanapes (plural jackanapeses) a monkey. Jackanapes ( ˈdʒækəˌneɪps) n 1. Given the rich variety of insults that the. (dated, derogatory) an impudent or mischievous person. The most widespread story connects the origins of this word with william de la pole, duke of suffolk. An impertinent, presumptuous person, esp. I won’t say where or when, but it was so bad that it was great. Webster's new world similar definitions a pert, mischievous child. Web noun filter noun a conceited, insolent, presumptuous fellow. A saucy or mischievous child 2 :
