donkey

[ dong-kee, dawng-, duhng- ]

/ ˈdɒŋ ki, ˈdɔŋ-, ˈdʌŋ- /

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noun, plural don·keys.

the domestic ass, Equus asinus.

(since 1874) a representation of this animal as the emblem of the U.S. Democratic Party.

a stupid, silly, or obstinate person.

a woodworking apparatus consisting of a clamping frame and saw, used for cutting marquetry veneers.

adjective

Machinery. auxiliary: donkey engine; donkey pump; donkey boiler.

Origin of donkey

First recorded in 1775–85; of uncertain origin; perhaps alteration of Dunkey, diminutive name or pet form of Duncan, man's name; perhaps a derivative of dun “dull, grayish brown”

Words nearby donkey

Dönitz, Donizetti, donjon, Don Juan, Don Juanism, donkey, donkey derby, donkey engine, donkey jacket, donkey-lick, donkey's years

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Example sentences from the Web for donkey

In the second instance, it is a man and his wife pleading from atop a donkey.
Whatever You Do Someone Will Die. A Short Story About Impossible Choices in Iraq|Nathan Bradley Bethea|August 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He patrolled on foot, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) filled the donkey paths that crisscrossed the wadis and hills.
How a Thumb-Sized Gauge Is Revolutionizing Traumatic Brain Injuries|Brian Castner|March 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For the donkeys who have long felt that Donkey Ball should not be real, 2014 earns an A-.
How Is 2014 Going? An Early Review|Kelly Williams Brown|January 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was painting the Sistine Chapel, and he was angry at one of the bishops or cardinals, so he painted him in with donkey ears.
Interview: T Bone Burnett, the Coen Brothers’ Music Guru|Andrew Romano|December 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The second page of the Power Point is headlined “Politics” and features two photographs—an elephant and a donkey.
The Nature of the Beast: The Breathless Press and the Phony IRS ‘Scandal’|Michael Tomasky|July 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"Suppose we go up to the Corner and see what's stirring," suggested the Donkey, with a yawn.
The Wit and Humor of America, Volume III. (of X.)|Various
There's no virtue in riding behind a donkey if you can own a carriage.
The Root of Evil|Thomas Dixon
Four legs began to grow on him, a thick head, and two long ears, and he saw with horror that he had changed into a donkey.
The Yellow Fairy Book|Leonora Blanche Alleyne Lang
We only heard that when his regiment left, some months later, the donkey marched out with them just in front of the band.
Live Toys|Emma Davenport
And I won't need your ears to prove you're a donkey, so don't worry about that.
Skyrider|B. M. Bower

British Dictionary definitions for donkey

donkey

/ (ˈdɒŋkɪ) /

noun

Also called: ass a long-eared domesticated member of the horse family (Equidae), descended from the African wild ass (Equus asinus)

a stupid or stubborn person

British slang, derogatory a footballer known for his or her lack of skillthe players are a bunch of overpriced and overrated donkeys

talk the hind leg(s) off a donkey to talk endlessly

Word Origin for donkey

C18: perhaps from dun dark + -key, as in monkey

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for donkey

donkey

A symbol (see also symbol) of the Democratic party, introduced in a series of political cartoons by Thomas Nast during the congressional elections of 1874. (Compare elephant.)

单词	donkey
释义	donkey [ dong-kee, dawng-, duhng- ] / ˈdɒŋ ki, ˈdɔŋ-, ˈdʌŋ- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR donkey ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural don·keys. the domestic ass, Equus asinus. (since 1874) a representation of this animal as the emblem of the U.S. Democratic Party. a stupid, silly, or obstinate person. a woodworking apparatus consisting of a clamping frame and saw, used for cutting marquetry veneers. adjective Machinery. auxiliary: donkey engine; donkey pump; donkey boiler. Origin of donkey First recorded in 1775–85; of uncertain origin; perhaps alteration of Dunkey, diminutive name or pet form of Duncan, man's name; perhaps a derivative of dun “dull, grayish brown” Words nearby donkey Dönitz, Donizetti, donjon, Don Juan, Don Juanism, donkey, donkey derby, donkey engine, donkey jacket, donkey-lick, donkey's years Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for donkey In the second instance, it is a man and his wife pleading from atop a donkey. Whatever You Do Someone Will Die. A Short Story About Impossible Choices in Iraq\|Nathan Bradley Bethea\|August 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He patrolled on foot, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) filled the donkey paths that crisscrossed the wadis and hills. How a Thumb-Sized Gauge Is Revolutionizing Traumatic Brain Injuries\|Brian Castner\|March 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST For the donkeys who have long felt that Donkey Ball should not be real, 2014 earns an A-. How Is 2014 Going? An Early Review\|Kelly Williams Brown\|January 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He was painting the Sistine Chapel, and he was angry at one of the bishops or cardinals, so he painted him in with donkey ears. Interview: T Bone Burnett, the Coen Brothers’ Music Guru\|Andrew Romano\|December 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The second page of the Power Point is headlined “Politics” and features two photographs—an elephant and a donkey. The Nature of the Beast: The Breathless Press and the Phony IRS ‘Scandal’\|Michael Tomasky\|July 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST "Suppose we go up to the Corner and see what's stirring," suggested the Donkey, with a yawn. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume III. (of X.)\|Various There's no virtue in riding behind a donkey if you can own a carriage. The Root of Evil\|Thomas Dixon Four legs began to grow on him, a thick head, and two long ears, and he saw with horror that he had changed into a donkey. The Yellow Fairy Book\|Leonora Blanche Alleyne Lang We only heard that when his regiment left, some months later, the donkey marched out with them just in front of the band. Live Toys\|Emma Davenport And I won't need your ears to prove you're a donkey, so don't worry about that. Skyrider\|B. M. Bower British Dictionary definitions for donkey donkey / (ˈdɒŋkɪ) / noun Also called: ass a long-eared domesticated member of the horse family (Equidae), descended from the African wild ass (Equus asinus) a stupid or stubborn person British slang, derogatory a footballer known for his or her lack of skillthe players are a bunch of overpriced and overrated donkeys talk the hind leg(s) off a donkey to talk endlessly Word Origin for donkey C18: perhaps from dun dark + -key, as in monkey Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to donkey Democrats And Republicans: Why Are They Donkeys And Elephants?As American as ... an elephant? Donkeys and elephants may be ubiquitous in US politics today, but they weren't always mascots for Democrats and Republicans. READ MORE Words related to donkey horse, burro, mule, ass, pony, jackass, jenny, jennet, moke, maud, neddy Cultural definitions for donkey donkey A symbol (see also symbol) of the Democratic party, introduced in a series of political cartoons by Thomas Nast during the congressional elections of 1874. (Compare elephant.) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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donkey

noun, plural don·keys.

adjective

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noun

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