jake

¹

[jeyk]

adjective

Slang.

1. satisfactory; OK; fine.

   Everything's jake with me.

jake

²

[jeyk]

noun

Slang.

1. a homemade or bootleg liquor made from or infused with Jamaica ginger, especially during Prohibition in the U.S.

2. Also called jake-leg paralysis. Also called jake leg;. paralysis caused by drinking this or other liquor made with denatured alcohol.

Jake

³

[jeyk]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Jacob.

jake

/ dʒeɪk /

adjective

1. satisfactory; all right

2. everything is under control

Word History and Origins

Origin of jake¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; origin uncertain

Origin of jake²

1925–30, apparently alteration of Jamaica (ginger) ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of jake¹

probably from the name Jake

Example Sentences

Jake O'Brien, 31, from Rectory Road in Lurgan and Andrew Thomas Kenneth Martin, 30, from Bridge Street in Banbridge were found guilty of the murder in June and each given a life sentence.

From BBC

"They want mayhem on the ground. They want to create the war zone so that they can send in even more troops," he told CNN's Jake Tapper.

From BBC

Lutnick made “a complete unforced error” with his revelation, Wired Magazine’s Jake LaHut told NBC News.

From Salon

Plus, the “Production Pups” – a nod to the “Production Babies” often listed in the credits born during the filmmaking process – Amos and Jake are also “great friends of Indy.”

From Salon

Jake LaRavia, who is a 42.9% three-point shooter early in his NBA career, has shown Lakers coach JJ Redick a high level of commitment to the offseason program.

From Los Angeles Times

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