A homeless or unkempt person (usually describing an alcoholic).
Jake
JAYK
dĘeÉŠk
Noun
Example Sentences
"There's an auld jake sleeping in the doorway."
"Don't end up like a jake."
Etymology & History
Scottish term for homeless alcoholic, possibly from "Jake" (cheap alcohol made from Jamaica ginger). Used in Glasgow and Edinburgh street culture.
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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