jake

jake · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name, a diminutive of Jacob.

  2. 2.

    (Dated slang) All right; fine; satisfactory.

Related words

See also: jack, jacob

Etymology

Pet form of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov. The slang adjective meaning "fine" originated in early 20th century American English, of uncertain origin.