donkey

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Etymology

The origin is uncertain. Originally a slang term from the late eighteenth century.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈdɒŋki/
• (America) IPA: /ˈdɑŋki/, /ˈdɔŋki/; /ˈdʌŋki/

Noun

donkey (plural donkeys)

1. A domestic animal, Equus asinus asinus, similar to a horse.
2. A stubborn person.

   Synonyms: Thesaurus:stubborn person

3. A fool.

   Synonyms: Thesaurus:fool

4. (nautical) A small auxiliary engine.

   Synonyms: donkey engine

5. (naval slang, dated) A box or chest, especially a toolbox.
6. (poker slang) A bad poker player.
7. British sea term for a sailor's storage chest.

Translations

• French: âne
• German: Esel; Grauchen (diminutive, pet form), Grautier (humorous)
• Italian: asino, somaro, buricco, ciuco
• Portuguese: asno, jerico, jegue, jumento, burro
• Russian: осёл
• Spanish: asno, burro, jumento

Translations

• German: Esel
• Portuguese: jumento, jumenta, asno, jegue, burro
• Russian: осёл
• Spanish: burro

Translations

• French: âne
• German: Esel
• Italian: asino
• Portuguese: jumento, jumenta, asno, jegue, burro
• Russian: осёл
• Spanish: burro

Translations

• Italian: muletto
• Spanish: locomotora pequeña, motor auxiliar

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