jake

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[ jeyk ]
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adjectiveSlang.
  1. satisfactory; OK; fine: Everything's jake with me.

Origin of jake

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First recorded in 1895–1900; origin uncertain

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Other definitions for jake (2 of 3)

jake2
[ jeyk ]

nounSlang.
  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, jake-leg paralysis. paralysis caused by drinking this or other liquor made with denatured alcohol.

Origin of jake

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1925–30, Americanism; apparently alteration of Jamaica (ginger)

Other definitions for Jake (3 of 3)

Jake
[ jeyk ]

noun
  1. a male given name, form of Jacob.

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British Dictionary definitions for jake

jake

/ (dʒeɪk) /


adjectiveAustralian and NZ slang
  1. satisfactory; all right

  2. she's jake everything is under control

Origin of jake

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probably from the name Jake

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