Jake — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈjāk/

Meaning & Definition of Jake

Jake (noun)

  1. a sexually immature male wild turkey under two years old

Jake (adjective)

  1. all right, fine

Jake (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being to one's liking

    "once they hook up the game system, everything will be jake around here"

    similar: agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic, ducky, fine, good, hunky-dory, OK, palatable, satisfactory
    related: delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, gratifying, nice, pleasant, pleasing, scrumptious, welcome, acceptable, adequate, decent, passable, tolerable
    opposite: disagreeable, unsatisfactory
    near: bad, deficient, inferior, lousy, poor, punk, substandard, unacceptable, wanting, wretched, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Jake

The most common words with a similar meaning to Jake:

agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic, ducky, fine, good, hunky-dory, OK, palatable, satisfactory

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Jake

Words with the opposite meaning of Jake:

disagreeable, unsatisfactory

Related Words for Jake

delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, gratifying, nice, pleasant, pleasing, scrumptious, welcome, acceptable, adequate, decent, passable, tolerable

Near Antonyms of Jake

bad, deficient, inferior, lousy, poor, punk, substandard, unacceptable, wanting, wretched, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

Origin & Etymology of Jake

probably from Jake, nickname for Jacob

First known use: 1979

Words & Phrases Containing Jake

jake leg

Frequently Asked Questions about Jake

What does "Jake" mean?

"Jake" means a sexually immature male wild turkey under two years old. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a sexually immature male wild turkey under two years old.

What is another word for "Jake"?

Other words for "Jake" include agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic, ducky, fine, good and hunky-dory. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Jake" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Jake"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Jake". Common alternatives include agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic, ducky, fine, good, hunky-dory, OK and palatable.

What is the opposite of "Jake"?

Antonyms of "Jake" include disagreeable and unsatisfactory. Near antonyms include bad, deficient, inferior and lousy.

How do you use "Jake" in a sentence?

Examples of "Jake" in a sentence: "once they hook up the game system, everything will be jake around here".

Is "Jake" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Jake" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Jake"?

"Jake" is pronounced /ˈjāk/.

What is the origin of the word "Jake"?

"Jake" comes from probably from Jake, nickname for Jacob. First known use: 1979.