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

His understudies, Jake Oettinger and Jeremy Swayman, are arguably better than any other goalie in the tournament.

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“The employment numbers have clearly deteriorated,” said Jake Oubina, senior economist at Piper Sandler.

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It was eventually decided that the male protagonist, Tate Donovan — to be played by Jake Gyllenhaal in the movie — would be an architect who is grieving the loss of his sister.

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Cavallo's decision to reveal his sexuality helped prompt 17-year-old Blackpool forward Jake Daniels to come out as the UK's only openly gay active male professional footballer in May 2022.

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Jake Connor's receipt of the Man of Steel award in 2025 is somewhat fitting given the mental toughness he has shown in particular to put himself back among Super League's best players since joining Leeds.

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