Donkey

Pronunciation

• , archaic/US dialectal (Brooklyn) IPA: /ˈdʌŋki/
• Rhymes: -É’Å‹ki

Origin

The origin is Unknown. Originally a slang term. Perhaps from the name Duncan. Or from dun ("brownish grey colour"), with the ending added to rhyme with monkey.

Noun

1. A domestic animal, , similar to a horse.
2. A stubborn person.
3. A fool.
4. (nautical) A small auxiliary engine, also called donkey engine.
5. (poker slang) A bad poker player.

Synonyms

Hyponyms

• jack
• jackass
• jenny

Related terms

• donkeycock, donkeydick
• donkey engine
• donkey jacket
• donkey pump
• donkey's eye
• donkeyshit
• donkey vote
• donkey work
• donkey’s years