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Definition donkey in British English

donkey noun

[countable] noun
/ˈdɒŋki/
1

a grey 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 buffoon 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 British English