jake
/dʒeɪk/
ADJECTIVE
1. Adequate, satisfactory, or acceptable
Good enough to meet requirements or expectations; satisfactory, acceptable, or in good condition.
1.1. Acceptable and satisfactory quality
Describes something that is satisfactory, adequate, or good enough for a particular purpose.
Synonyms
- acceptable
- adequate
- all right
- alright
- copacetic
- copasetic
- copesetic
- decent
- fine
- okay
- OK
- passable
- satisfactory
- sound
- tolerable
Antonyms
- bad
- deficient
- inferior
- lousy
- mediocre
- poor
- substandard
- unacceptable
- unsatisfactory
- wanting
- wretched
Examples
- Everything is jake now that the repairs have been completed.
- The old arrangement was jake, even if it was not particularly impressive.
Related Words
- quality
- standard
- condition
- approval
- suitability
- adequacy
- acceptability
1.2. Good, pleasing, and excellent
Describes something regarded as good, enjoyable, admirable, or of particularly high quality.
Synonyms
- ace
- admirable
- agreeable
- boss
- bully
- capital
- choice
- commendable
- crack
- delightful
- excellent
- exceptional
- great
- marvelous
- neat
- nice
- prime
- splendid
- sterling
- super
- superb
- wonderful
- worthy
Antonyms
- bad
- disagreeable
- inferior
- lousy
- mediocre
- poor
- unpleasant
- wretched
Examples
- The old-fashioned slang expression described the evening as absolutely jake.
- He thought the new arrangement was jake and had no complaints.
Related Words
- excellence
- approval
- pleasure
- satisfaction
- merit
- distinction
- superiority
NOUN
2. A young male turkey
A juvenile male turkey, typically around one year old.
2.1. Young male turkeys
A young male turkey, particularly one that has not yet reached full maturity.
Synonyms
- juvenile male turkey
- young tom
- young gobbler
Examples
- The hunter spotted a jake moving through the woodland.
- A young jake was feeding near the edge of the field.
Related Words
- turkey
- gobbler
- tom
- hen
- poultry
- poult
- fowl
NOUN
3. A police officer
A slang term for a police officer or law enforcement agent, particularly in certain American urban dialects.
3.1. Police officers and law enforcement
An informal or regional slang expression referring to a police officer or law enforcement official.
Synonyms
Examples
- The street vendor noticed a jake watching the corner.
- The driver became nervous when he saw a jake approaching.
Related Words
NOUN
4. A Discordian prank
A coordinated prank in which multiple people send strange letters or parcels to a targeted individual.
4.1. Coordinated practical jokes
A deliberately organized prank involving numerous people sending bizarre or unexpected correspondence or packages to one person.
Synonyms
Examples
- The group organized a jake as part of its Discordian activities.
- The recipient was confused by the bizarre letters sent during the jake.
Related Words
VERB
5. To play a coordinated Discordian prank
To organize or carry out a Discordian prank involving multiple people sending unusual letters or parcels to someone.
5.1. Playing coordinated pranks
To target someone with a deliberately organized series of strange or humorous messages and packages.
Synonyms
Examples
- The members decided to jake an unsuspecting participant.
- They planned to jake their friend with a series of unusual parcels.