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- noun Alternative spelling of
jackanapes .
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Examples
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It was very successful – until bush and the republicans let diesel hit $5 a gallon while they just sat like a bunch of jack-a-napes shouting “drill baby, drill!”.
Think Progress » As Republicans Block Unemployment Insurance, Kyl Calls For Extending The Benefits 2010
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"Keep her on her course, Donald; never mind those young jack-a-napes," said the man in the other sloop, addressing the boy, who was steering.
The Ocean Wireless Boys And The Naval Code John Henry Goldfrap 1898
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“Tragedy!” interrupted the Captain; “I can well believe, jack-a-napes, that you would keep away from any thing tragic; so now you mean to teaze us with your nonsense.”
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