jake
1 Americanadjective
noun
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a homemade or bootleg liquor made from or infused with Jamaica ginger, especially during Prohibition in the U.S.
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Also called jake-leg paralysis. Also called jake leg;. paralysis caused by drinking this or other liquor made with denatured alcohol.
noun
adjective
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satisfactory; all right
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everything is under control
Etymology
Origin of jake1
First recorded in 1895–1900; origin uncertain
Origin of jake1
1925–30, apparently alteration of Jamaica (ginger) ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"Teams like New Zealand, France, England, Argentina, maybe Ireland, who are there or thereabouts, need to work out what they need to win the Webb Ellis Cup," former Springbok coach Jake White wrote in a Rugbypass column.
From Barron's
The two-time world champion returns on 19 December in a contest against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - a bout that does little for his title ambitions but a great deal for his bank balance.
From BBC
Given such complexity and high demand, workers who move into the data-center industry—in roles ranging from electricians to project managers—often earn 25% to 30% more than they did before, said Jake Rasweiler, senior vice president of data centers at Kelly Services, a staffing and recruitment firm.
The Rams also appear to be benefiting from experienced snapper Jake McQuaide, who replaced Alex Ward.
From Los Angeles Times
He was replaced at the top alongside Jake Weatherald initially by Marnus Labuschagne, and then by Travis Head in the second innings.
From Barron's
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