jackanapes

UK
/ˈdʒæk.ə.neɪps/
US
/ˈdʒæk.ə.neɪps/
jackanapesnoun
jackanapes
pl
UK
/ˈdʒæk.ə.neɪps/
US
/ˈdʒæk.ə.neɪps/
Translations
The little jackanapes was always causing trouble in the classroom.
Маленький озорник всегда создавал проблемы в классе.
Additional translations
Definitions
A mischievous child or young person.
The teacher had to keep an eye on the jackanapes in the back row who was always causing trouble.
An impertinent or conceited person.
He was such a jackanapes, always interrupting others and boasting about his achievements.
Archaic: a tame ape or monkey.
The fair featured a dancing jackanapes dressed in bright ribbons.