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   jake

   /dʒeɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. all right; satisfactory: informal North American, Australian, New Zealand "everything was jake again"

   Word Origin early 20th century: of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   What does Jake mean?

   • The name Jake is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter". This unpretentious, accessible, and optimistic ("everything's jake" -- meaning OK) short form of the top name Jacob is itself widely used, though more parents these days are opting for the full name Jacob. Jake (born Jacob) Gyllenhall is its most prominent current bearer.

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   What does Jakey mean in slang?

   • (Jakey still is the typical name for "an Amishman" among the non-Amish of Pennsylvania Dutch country). Slang meaning "excellent, fine" is from 1914, American English, of unknown origin. Highly active question.

   Why do the words ducky and jake mean fine or satisfactory?

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   What is the etymology of Jake?

   • The etymology of specific words is not always fully understood. Jake was short for "Jamaican ginger", an alcoholic product which was "legal" during US Prohibition (1920-1933). However, in 1930 an adulterated version of the "spice" caused thousands (if not millions) of cases of paralysis.

   Why do the words ducky and jake mean fine or satisfactory?

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   What does a good Jake mean?

   • To be called a "Good Jake" is the highest form of praise a Boston area firefighter can possibly receive from a peer. The term "Jake" is most probably derived from the term "J-Key". The first street-corner fire alarm box system was invented and constructed in the city of Boston, and was based on a telegraph system, novel in its day.

   Origin of the term “Jake” for firefighters - Laconia, NH

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3. www.dictionary.com › browse › jakeJAKE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Jake definition: satisfactory; OK; fine. See examples of JAKE used in a sentence.

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Jake is a short form of Jacob, a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter". It is a widely used and popular name for boys, with many famous and fictional bearers.

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   Jake can be a noun for a young male wild turkey or an adjective for something that is all right or fine. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and history of this word from Merriam-Webster.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionJake - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...

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   Jake is a first name for boys, sometimes short for Jacob. Learn how to pronounce it, see pictures and example sentences, and find synonyms and grammar notes.

7. www.behindthename.com › name › jakeMeaning, origin and history of the name Jake - Behind the Name

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   Jul 2, 2008 · Jake is a masculine name derived from Jack or Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel". It is a popular name in many countries and cultures, and has various related names, ratings, and categories.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishJAKE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: Australian and New Zealand slang 1. satisfactory; all right 2. → See she's jake.... Click for more definitions.

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   Jake is a slang adjective meaning suitable or satisfactory, or a noun meaning a firefighter in New England. Find out the origin, pronunciation and translation of jake in different contexts.