Donkey is a commonly used term to describe an animal of the equine family with a long, shaggy mane and tail. However, there are various synonyms that could also be used to refer to this animal such as burro, jackass, and hinny. Burro is a term most commonly used in Hispanic cultures and means a small, sturdy donkey. Jackass, on the other hand, is the male counterpart of a female donkey and is often used as a derogatory term to describe a stubborn or foolish person. Hinny is the offspring of a female donkey and a male horse, and looks similar to a donkey but has a more horse-like mane and tail.