'Jackanape' definitions:

Definition of 'jackanape'

From: GCIDE
  • Jackanapes \Jack"a*napes\, n. [For Jack o' (= of) apes; prop., a man who exhibits apes.] [Written also jackanape.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. A monkey; an ape. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A coxcomb; an impertinent or conceited fellow. [1913 Webster]
  • A young upstart jackanapes. --Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster] Jackaroo

Words containing 'Jackanape'