Jake

¹

[jeyk]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Jacob.

jake

²

[jeyk]

adjective

Slang.

1. satisfactory; OK; fine.

   Everything's jake with me.

jake

³

[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

/ 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

An unnamed senior House Republican told Punchbowl News’ Jake Sherman compared the House floor to a “tinder box.”

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Eagles kicker Jake Elliott missed a 56-yard field goal attempt.

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The star’s return was also a chance for free-agent acquisition Jake LaRavia to finally get a chance to play with the NBA’s all-time scoring leader.

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Rams special teams, which cost the team dearly in losses against the Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers, appear to be operating with efficiency since kicker Harrison Mevis replaced Joshua Karty and veteran Jake McQuaide supplanted Alex Ward as the snapper.

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He made just two shots, but coach JJ Redick commended Smart’s play off the bench along with the performances of Jake LaRavia, Jaxson Hayes and Gabe Vincent.

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