donkey

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don·key

noun \ˈdäŋ-kē, ˈdəŋ-, ˈdŋ-\
plural donkeys

Definition of DONKEY

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

Examples of DONKEY

  1. <we put our bags on the donkey and headed down the canyon>
  2. <called him a donkey when he refused to go along with their plans>

Origin of DONKEY

origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1785

Rhymes with DONKEY

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