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donkey

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdɑŋki/ · UK /ˈdɒŋki/

Forms: donkeys

donkey means: An animal like a small horse with long ears, often used to carry people or things.

noun

ANIMALA2

An animal like a small horse with long ears, often used to carry people or things.

  • The donkey has long ears.
  • They loaded the bags onto two donkeys.
  • We rode a donkey along the narrow path.

Similar words: ass

Common phrases: ride a donkey, donkey cart, young donkey, pet donkey

STUBBORN PERSONC2

A person who refuses to change their mind or cooperate.

  • Stop being such a donkey.
  • That stubborn donkey refuses to discuss the plan.
  • She called him a donkey for refusing to compromise.

Similar words: bulldog, mule

Common phrases: stubborn donkey, such a donkey

Questions about donkey

What does donkey mean?

An animal like a small horse with long ears, often used to carry people or things.

What is donkey in other languages?

Türkçe: eşek · Español: burro · Français: âne · Deutsch: Esel · Italiano: asino · 日本語: ロバ

How do you pronounce donkey?

In American English /ˈdɑŋki/; in British English /ˈdɒŋki/.

How do you use donkey in a sentence?

The donkey has long ears. They loaded the bags onto two donkeys.

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