a grey or brown animal similar to a horse, but smaller and with long ears. In some countries it is used for riding and for pulling or carrying heavy loads. The sound that a donkey makes is called braying.
Synonyms and related words
Animals found on more than one continent
angora
anteater
antelope
2
informala stupid person
Synonyms and related words
Someone who is unintelligent, stupid or silly
fool
buffoon
clown
3
in donkey mode
working hard rather than smart
In donkey mode, she pushed the trolley while struggling to carry her heavy grocery bags.
Submitted by: Dal ouba from Australia on 18/09/2017
phrases
donkey’s years
donkey
noun countable
US /ˈdɑŋki/
Other entries for this word
donkey jacketnoun
Word Forms
singular
donkey
plural
donkeys
DEFINITIONS3
1
a gray or brown animal similar to a horse, but smaller and with long ears. In some countries it is used for riding and for pulling or carrying heavy loads. The sound that a donkey makes is called braying.
Synonyms and related words
Animals found on more than one continent
angora
anteater
antelope
Cultural note
In the U.S., the donkey is the symbol of the Democratic Party.
2
informala stupid person
Synonyms and related words
Someone who is unintelligent, stupid or silly
fool
lump
clown
3
in donkey mode
working hard rather than smart
In donkey mode, she pushed the trolley while struggling to carry her heavy grocery bags.
Submitted by: Dal ouba from Australia on 18/09/2017