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The meaning of Donkey

Donkey – definition

noun

A domesticated hoofed mammal of the horse family with long ears and a braying call, used as a beast of burden; an ass.

Usage examples:

Horses and donkeys produce mules, for example.
noun

A stupid or inept person.

Usage examples:

We've called him and his ilk everything from thickheaded bozos, to donkeys and pious do-gooders.
noun

An engine.

noun

A low stool on which an artist sits astride, especially in an art school.

noun

A children's card game involving exchanging cards.

Donkey translation into English

Donkey: translate from English into Chinese

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驴, 驴子, 蠢驴, 笨蛋

Donkey: translate from English into Dutch

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Ezel

Donkey: translate from English into French

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Âne, Baudet

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Esel

Donkey: translate from English into Hindi

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गधा, गदहा, मूर्ख मनुष्य, अहमक़

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Asino, Somaro, Ciuco

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당나귀, 바보, 보조 엔진

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Осел, Дурак

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Burro, Asno, Borrico, Pollino, Estúpido

Word origin

late 18th century (originally pronounced to rhyme with monkey ): perhaps from dun1, or from the given name Duncan .

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