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1. (n.) jackanapes
an impertinent fellow.
2. jackanapes
a mischievous child.
3. jackanapes
Archaic. an ape or monkey.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME Jakken-apes, lit., jack (i.e., man) of the ape, nickname of William de la Pole (1396–1450), Duke of Suffolk)
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1. (noun) whippersnapper, jackanapes, lightweight
someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous
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1. (noun) jackanapes
a monkey; an ape
2. (noun) jackanapes
a coxcomb; an impertinent or conceited fellow
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