jackaninny

English

Etymology

Unknown; speculatively, influence may flow (in some direction) among the following words: jackass, ninny, jackanapes, pickaninny.

Noun

jackaninny (plural jackaninnies)

1. (rare, dated, vulgar) A foolish or incompetent person.

   Synonyms: jackass, ninny; see also Thesaurus:idiot

See also

• jackanapes
• nincompoop
• pickaninny