donkey

Definitions


[ˈdɒŋki], (Noun)

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

- a stupid or inept person

- an engine

- a low stool on which an artist sits astride, especially in an art school

- a children's card game involving exchanging cards


Phrases:
- donkey deep
- donkey's years

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




definition by Oxford Dictionaries