jackanapes in Finnish
jackanapes in Finnish is kloppi, narri — jackanapes means a name once used for an ape or monkey, particularly a tame animal kept to amuse people or as a pet.
jackanapes in Finnish
kloppi
(derogatory, dated) (A proper name for) a person thought to behave like an ape or monkey, for example, in being impudent, mischievous, vain, etc.; specifically (chiefly, humorous) , an impudent or mischievous child.
narri
(derogatory, dated) (A proper name for) a person thought to behave like an ape or monkey, for example, in being impudent, mischievous, vain, etc.; specifically (chiefly, humorous) , an impudent or mischievous child.
What does "jackanapes" mean?
- noun A name once used for an ape or monkey, particularly a tame animal kept to amuse people or as a pet.
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noun (humorous) A cheeky or badly behaved person, especially a mischievous child.
"Who were the aristocracy, to give themselves airs? Jackanapes!"
- noun A small pulley that keeps a rope straight while hauling ore or water up from a mine.
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jackanapes in a sentence
- Who were the aristocracy, to give themselves airs? Jackanapes!
- By his extreme youth, he can only be a prancing jackanapes, and so I name him.
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What is "jackanapes" in Finnish?
"jackanapes" in Finnish is kloppi, narri. jackanapes means: A name once used for an ape or monkey, particularly a tame animal kept to amuse people or as a pet.
Are there other ways to say "jackanapes" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "jackanapes": kloppi, narri.
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