jackanapes
pronunciation
How to pronounce jackanapes in British English:
UK [ˈdʒækəneɪps]
How to pronounce jackanapes in American English:
US [ˈdʒækəˌneps]
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- Noun:
- someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous
Word Origin
- jackanapes (n.)
- 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.