What is another word for jackanapes?
69 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ d͡ʒˈakɐnˌe͡ɪps], [ dʒˈakɐnˌeɪps], [ dʒ_ˈa_k_ɐ_n_ˌeɪ_p_s]
Jackanapes is an old-fashioned term, which refers to a childish or immature person. It is also used to describe someone who is impudent and arrogant. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe a jackanapes. Some of these synonyms could include imp, sprite, rascal or scamp. Other synonyms could include troublemaker, brat or juvenile. In some cases, a person who exhibits jackanapes behavior may be referred to as a prankster or jester. While the term jackanapes may not be commonly used today, there are plenty of words that can be used in its place to describe a person who is foolish, mischievous, or immature.
Synonyms for Jackanapes:
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n.
• brat • jackanapes Other relevant words:
- Fribble ,
- Jack-a-dandy ,
- Malapert ,
- Saucebox ,
- ape ,
- beau ,
- bighead ,
- blade ,
- blood ,
- boy ,
- braggart ,
- brat ,
- carpet knight ,
- cipher ,
- clotheshorse ,
- coxcomb ,
- cub ,
- cypher ,
- dandy ,
- doctrinaire ,
- dogmatist ,
- dude ,
- exquisite ,
- fashion plate ,
- fine gentleman ,
- fop ,
- gallant ,
- gamin ,
- impudent ,
- insolent ,
- jack-in-office ,
- lad ,
- lady killer ,
- macaroni ,
- man-about-town ,
- masher ,
- minx ,
- monkey ,
- nonentity ,
- pedant ,
- popinjay ,
- prig ,
- pup ,
- puppy ,
- show-off ,
- simian ,
- snob ,
- spark ,
- sport ,
- swell ,
- upstart ,
- urchin ,
- whelp ,
- youth .
How to use "Jackanapes" in context?
The jackanapes is a colloquial name for a male pheasant. The name originates from the Old French word "jacque-nape", meaning "jack's neck", in reference to their conspicuous black neck band.
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