jackaninny

English

Etymology

Unknown; speculatively, influence may flow (in some direction) among the following words: jackass, ninny, jackanapes, pickaninny.

Noun

jackaninny (plural jackaninnies)

  1. (rare, dated, vulgar) A foolish or incompetent person.
    Synonyms: jackass, ninny; see also Thesaurus:idiot

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