Canadian English Meaning of jackanapes

jackanapes

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Definitions and Meaning of jackanapes in English

Wordnet

jackanapes (n)

someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous

Webster

jackanapes (n.)

A monkey; an ape.

A coxcomb; an impertinent or conceited fellow.

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jackanapes

someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuousA monkey; an ape., A coxcomb; an impertinent or conceited fellow.

,Cherub,little devil,imp,baby,mischief,monkey,neonate,Nestling,newborn

adult,ancient,elder,old-timer,old-timer,grown-up,senior,Senior citizen,senior citizen,middle-aged person

jack-a-lent => no equivalent, jack-a-lantern => Jack-o'-lantern, jackal => jackal, jack-a-dandy => a well-dressed man, jack william nicklaus => Jack William Nicklaus,