http://wordie.org/words/jackanapes Comments for the word 'Jackanapes' http://wordie.org/ http://wordie.org/words/jackanapes#comments One of my father's repertory of scathing insults.<br /><br />(Nickname, <i>Jack Napes</i>) Perhaps first applied and referring to Wm. de la Pole, Duke of Suffolk, (15th cent.), whose badge was a clog and chain like that of a tame ape.<br /><br />A conceited or <a href="/words/impertinent">impertinent</a> fellow; a <a href="/words/pert">pert</a> child. Sun, 11 Jan 2009 03:05:47 +0000 http://wordie.org/words/jackanapes#comments