When Someone Is Jackanapes?

an impertinent, presumptuous person, especially a young man; whippersnapper. an impudent, mischievous child. Archaic.

What is the meaning of Jackanapes?

1a : an impudent or conceited fellow. b : a saucy or mischievous child. 2 : monkey, ape.

Is Jackanapes singular or plural?

Usage notes

Originally the singular form, jackanapes is also analyzed as a plural (due to the -s), and hence jackanape was formed as a singular backformation.