jackass
v.— «Jackass, jackassing—to move by manpower a tool ordinarily machine-powered. Manpower in general.» —“Machinists” by R. Pecheur, machinist, 147 Grand St.; Fearing Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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