jack-a-napes

A form of jackanapes — (A proper name for) an ape or monkey, especially a tame one kept for entertainment or as a pet.

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Meanings

nounjack-a-napes (plural jack-a-napeses)

plural jack-a-napeses

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of jackanapes.
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