DONKEY Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

donkey

noun

ˈdäŋ-kē

Definition of donkey

as in mule

a sturdy and patient domestic mammal that is used especially to carry things we put our bags on the donkey and headed down the canyon

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as in idiot

a stupid person called him a donkey when he refused to go along with their plans

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Recent Examples of donkey There is a rotation of animals also on display in the Livestock area on the opposite end of the fairgrounds, with llamas, pygmy goats, miniature donkeys, Friesian horses and more visiting as various competitions and exhibits are held. — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 25 July 2026 Travel via the aforementioned wild donkey is strictly prohibited. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026 Adults must crawl through doorways, buildings look like dollhouses and dwarf goats and donkeys hunker in the animal section. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 Officials said a mix of exotic animals, livestock and domestic pets were living on the property, including dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, geese, donkeys, goats and pigs. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for donkey

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Noun

The polished Prescott mule has a chic, backless design that’s just formal enough to dress up but also feels great on the foot.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
In terms of the fall 2026 footwear lineup, the Steffi block-heel ballerina, Davina stiletto mule and Lennox slouchy boot are all key styles showcased in the campaign.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of mule

Noun

For more than five decades, the Department has been charged with protecting and humanely managing wild horses and burros on public lands.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Some common options for hanging pots include succulents like burro's tail or string of pearls, trailing lantana, and trailing verbena.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of burro

Noun

Still, the show never gets beyond Russ being a showboating jackass and Chad being the low-IQ projection of a showboating jackass.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Eminem In the first film, Joe Flaherty's character famously heckles Happy by repeatedly calling him a jackass right before he's set to putt.

— Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025

Definition of jackass

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