Donkeys
noun, slang
noun, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of donkey form-of, plural
- 2 the Brisbane Broncos (a rugby league club based in Brisbane, Australia) Australia, derogatory, humorous, informal, mildly, sometimes
Example
More examples"Horses are distinct from donkeys."
Etymology
From the fact that a donkey is typically depicted as a clumsy animal with a lack of intelligence (evident in terms such as ass and donkey vote), in comparison to a horse which is depicted as a strong and powerful companion animal. A bronco is a bucking horse.
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