Jackanapes

Definition of jackanapes:

part of speech: noun

A monkey; coxcomb.

part of speech: noun

An impudent fellow: a coxcomb.

part of speech: noun

A conceited fellow.

Usage examples for jackanapes:

• Yes, but the entire orchestra of fifty- two men were with her- and he hated the horn- player, for had he not intercepted poisonous glances between Luga and that impertinent jackanapes "Melomaniacs", James Huneker.

• " Shure you're an impudent fellow to behave so to an officer," I exclaimed; at which the sentry laughed, and said- " Off with you, Master Jackanapes and consider yourself fortunate that worse hasn't come of your larking." "Paddy Finn", W. H. G. Kingston.

• He was last week at Paris Garden, where they showed him all the pleasure they could both with bull, bear, and horse, besides jackanapes and then turned a white bear into the Thames, where the dogs baited him swimming, which was the best sport of all. "England in the Days of Old", William Andrews.

• Of course- why shouldn't she be; is there anything else you can give her she would value as much as her father's life, you conceited young Jackanapes "Peter A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero", F. Hopkinson Smith.