Added 9 October 2026
asinine
/ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ adjective
In Latin: asinīnus Wiktionary
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- Very foolish; failing to exercise intelligence or judgement or rationality.
- Characteristic of an ass (an asshole): objectionably inconsiderate or jerky.
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of donkeys.
Origin
From Latin asinīnus (“of a donkey or ass”).
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