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 jake2
1925–30, apparently alteration of Jamaica (ginger) ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Jake Ourique gave up one hit in six innings for Gahr.
From Los Angeles Times
And that is not said lightly during a time that has already given us Anthony Joshua v Jake Paul.
From BBC
Jake Pickering, head of agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries at Waitrose, said: "By suspending sourcing of mackerel at Waitrose we are reinforcing our ethical and sustainable business commitments, acting to tackle overfishing and protect the long-term health of our oceans and this crucial fish."
From BBC
US team-mate Jake Sanderson said the laughter had been "a bit of a mistake" that "got blown out of proportion a little bit", while reserve goaltender Jeremy Swayman said "we should've reacted differently" and Charlie McAvoy added it was "not reflective of how we feel".
From BBC
His US teammate Jake Sanderson told journalists the laughter had been "a bit of a mistake" that "got blown out of proportion a little bit," while reserve goaltender Jeremy Swayman said "We should've reacted differently."
From Barron's
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