单词 | jackassism |
释义 | > as lemmasˈjackassism ˈjackassism n. action or behaviour characteristic of a jackass or fool; foolishness, stupidity; = jackassery n. 1. ΚΠ 1817 J.-J. Dauxion Lavaysse Lett. Revol. France i. 30 There existed in France even at the epoch of the revolution, certain provinces..where ignorance and anerie, which I shall take the liberty to translate jack-assism, prevailed. a1845 R. H. Barham Wedding-day in Ingoldsby Legends (1847) 3rd Ser. 207 Calling names, whether done to attack or to back a schism, Is..a great piece of jack-ass-ism. 1925 Amer. Mercury Oct. 194/1 A huge cargo of assorted jackassism. 1972 B. Hannah Geronimo Rex viii. 82 Brood on the thankless jackassism of my life for short periods. 2010 www.cbsnews.com 15 June (O.E.D. Archive) Your boss is a true jackass and is getting worse by the week. Unfortunately jackass-ism is a progressive disease. < as lemmas |
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