noun
jakey
Jakey (noun) means Slang, chiefly British and Scottish, for a homeless person who drinks heavily. Example: “A couple of jakeys were sitting on the bench sharing a bottle.”
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Slang, chiefly British and Scottish, for a homeless person who drinks heavily.
"A couple of jakeys were sitting on the bench sharing a bottle."
How to use jakey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal and derogatory term for a homeless alcoholic.
When to use it
Offensive slang — avoid in polite or formal contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- jakeys, jakies
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What does “jakey” mean?
The word “jakey” means slang, chiefly British and Scottish, for a homeless person who drinks heavily. In plain terms, an informal and derogatory term for a homeless alcoholic.
How do you use “jakey” in a sentence?
Here is “jakey” used in a sentence: “A couple of jakeys were sitting on the bench sharing a bottle.”
What part of speech is “jakey”?
“Jakey” is a noun.
What is the meaning of jakey?
"jakey" (noun) means slang, chiefly British and Scottish, for a homeless person who drinks heavily.
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