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Jackinapes

Noun - Sense 1:

A mischievous or impertinent person; a monkey or ape.

Example Sentence: That jackinapes always manages to play pranks on everyone during the school break.

Noun - Sense 2:

A comical or foolishly impudent person.

Example Sentence: The comedian's performance had the audience laughing non-stop, as he portrayed a hilarious jackinapes character.

Noun - Sense 3:

A medieval name for an ape or monkey.

Example Sentence: In ancient tales, jackinapes were depicted as cunning and intelligent creatures.

Noun - Sense 4:

A small mechanical toy or model of a monkey.

Example Sentence: The clockmaker displayed his collection of intricately crafted jackinapes toys.

Verb:

To behave mischievously or impudently, like a jackinapes.

Example Sentence: The children jackinapes around the playground, jumping from one game to another.

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