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Definition donkey in American English

donkey noun

[countable] noun
/ˈdɑŋki/

In the U.S., the donkey is the symbol of the Democratic Party.

1

a gray or brown animal similar to a horse, but smaller and with long ears. In some countries it is used for riding and for pulling or carrying heavy loads. The sound that a donkey makes is called braying.

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angora anteater antelope
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fool lump clown
3

working hard rather than smart

Example

In donkey mode, she pushed the trolley while struggling to carry her heavy grocery bags.

Definition donkey in American English