Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Suitable or satisfactory; fine.
- noun A firefighter.
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- adjective slang
Adequate ;satisfactory ;acceptable . - noun US A
juvenile male turkey .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Branee_Hippie (1/16/2009 6: 52: 19 PM) i loved twilight. i like all the actors. anyone who thinks they need a new jake is wrong. thou i do think they rushed through, and it was diff. from the book. but without comparing it was great!!!
One Twilighter’s 2009 Wish List For Robert Pattinson » MTV Movies Blog 2009
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As long as you keep quiet when the gobbler/jake is within sight, you'll be able to shoot some birds.
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As long as you keep quiet when the gobbler/jake is within sight, you'll be able to shoot some birds.
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Wed 10/14/09 12: 54 AM jake is the guy women overlook, but then thier boyfrirnds treat them like dirt and they come crying to the guy deemed “too nice”. they only get what they DESERVE!
Jake is the new Bachelor. What, was a box of rocks not available? | EW.com 2009
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Tue 10/13/09 11: 36 PM reid would’ve been a MUCH better choice! jake is cute but he doesnt have much charisma, he’s really vanilla!!
Jake is the new Bachelor. What, was a box of rocks not available? | EW.com 2009
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Newell said the issue of engine compression brakes - commonly known as jake brakes - has become a nuisance, particularly on the south side.
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Council also gave final approval to Mr. Shields 'bill to ban truck drivers' use of noisy compression brakes -- otherwise known as jake brakes -- within city limits.
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Council also gave final approval to Mr. Shields 'bill to ban truck drivers' use of noisy compression brakes -- otherwise known as jake brakes -- within city limits.
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Council also gave final approval to Mr. Shields 'bill to ban truck drivers' use of noisy compression brakes -- otherwise known as jake brakes -- within city limits.
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Council also gave final approval to Mr. Shields 'bill to ban truck drivers' use of noisy compression brakes -- otherwise known as jake brakes -- within city limits.
mshalston commented on the word jake
Syn for okay as in, "Everything is jake."
February 3, 2007
oroboros commented on the word jake
Uncouth v. fine.
May 24, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word jake
"Jake" wasn't actually on the list of "Pansies," but I put it there because there isn't really a better place for it. Definition:
"Extract of Jamaica ginger, a patent medicine with a high alcohol content, found favor with a certain class of drinker during Prohibition. Unfortunately, 'jake,' as it was called, contained a neurotoxin that caused its devotees to lose the use of their hands and feet." (Article citation and link in "The Pansies" list description.)
See also jake-foot, the condition it caused.
June 3, 2009
reesetee commented on the word jake
Wow. Scary.
June 3, 2009