donkey

US /ˈdɑːŋ.ki/

UK /ˈdɑːŋ.ki/

1.

a domesticated hoofed mammal of the horse family with long ears and a braying call, used as a beast of burden.

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The farmer used a donkey to carry the heavy sacks.

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We rode a donkey up the steep mountain path.

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ass burro

2.

a foolish or silly person.

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He made a complete donkey of himself at the party.

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Only a donkey would fall for that trick.

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fool idiot moron dunce nitwit

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donkey's years talk the hind leg(s) off a donkey