jakes
0 synonyms and 0 antonyms for jakes, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An old-fashioned word for an outdoor toilet or outhouse.
We haven't recorded synonyms for jakes yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
Etymology
From a Middle English variant of the name "Jack" or "Jacques," later used euphemistically for the toilet, much like "the John" is used today.
Full origin of jakes →Frequently asked questions
What does “jakes” mean?
The word “jakes” means an old-fashioned word for an outdoor toilet or outhouse. In plain terms, a dated, euphemistic word for an outhouse or lavatory.
How do you pronounce “jakes”?
“Jakes” is pronounced jayks (/d͡ʒeɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “jakes” in a sentence?
Here is “jakes” used in a sentence: “The old farmhouse still had a jakes out behind the barn.”
What part of speech is “jakes”?
“Jakes” is a noun.
Where does the word “jakes” come from?
The word “jakes” comes from Middle English. From a Middle English variant of the name "Jack" or "Jacques," later used euphemistically for the toilet, much like "the John" is used today.