A homeless or unkempt person (usually describing an alcoholic).
Jakey
JAYK-ee
ˈdʒeɪki
Noun
Example Sentences
"He looks like a pure jakey."
"That jakey's been drinking buckfast."
Etymology & History
Variant of "jake," Scottish slang for homeless alcoholic. The "-y" suffix is diminutive but not necessarily affectionate in this context.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1950s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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