Stuart's Daily Word Spot: Jackanapes


Jackanapes: noun - a tame ape or monkey; someone whodisplays qualities or behaviour associated with apes; a ridiculous upstart orimpertinent person; a cheeky child.
'Johnson ran up to theboss, tweaked his nose and kissed him on his bald pate, acting like ajackanapes.'

Pic: Drovers' track in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Published on October 03, 2011 00:00
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