jackass
v.— «Mrs. Watkin’s eyes grew heavy as Gavin helped her stagger to her penthouse. I’ve got some job, he though wistfully, jackassing people around the ship.» —by Carol Higgins Clark Decked Aug. 1, 1993. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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