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A male given name

Her attendant - Jake, she had called him, which seemed an appropriate name for a redheaded, no-neck redneck with the muscles of a dedicated weight lifter - - -.

A juvenile male turkey

The spring turkey woods are occupied by roaming bands of jakes — year-old males with strong mating urges but inferior body size.

Adequate; satisfactory; acceptable

Last week I was a bit down on my luck, but now everything's jake.

given name, male
{i} male first name (form of Jacob)
Suitable or satisfactory; fine

Related Terms

jake brake
Especially on trucks, an engine compression brake that closes the valves in an engine in order to slow the vehicle; an engine retarder
jake

    Turkish pronunciation

    ceyk

    Pronunciation

    /ˈʤāk/ /ˈʤeɪk/

    Etymology

    [ 'jAk ] (adjective.) 1914. Originally a medieval variant of Jack, derived from John; today also used as a diminutive form of Jacob and James.

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