donkey
Translation
donkey, ass
Examples
The farmer used a donkey to carry goods.
The farmer used a donkey to carry goods.
Don't be such a donkey!
Don't be such a donkey!
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) donkey an animal of the horse family The farmer used a donkey to carry goods.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ass, burro; Contrast: horse
Etymology
Possibly from the dun (greyish-brown) colour of the animal, plus a diminutive or familiar suffix '-key'.
Memory Tips
Think of the character 'Donkey' from the movie Shrek.