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Jeeves

jeevz

Jeeves (name) means a surname best known as the name of the archetypal, unflappably competent valet in P. G. Wodehouse's stories. Example: “People jokingly call an efficient assistant a "Jeeves.”

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A surname best known as the name of the archetypal, unflappably competent valet in P. G. Wodehouse's stories.
"People jokingly call an efficient assistant a "Jeeves.""
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Etymology

Originally a surname derived from a Middle English diminutive of Genevieve.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jeeves” mean?

The word “Jeeves” means a surname best known as the name of the archetypal, unflappably competent valet in P. G. Wodehouse's stories.

How do you pronounce “Jeeves”?

“Jeeves” is pronounced jeevz (/d͡ʒiːvz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jeeves” in a sentence?

Here is “Jeeves” used in a sentence: “People jokingly call an efficient assistant a "Jeeves.".”

What part of speech is “Jeeves”?

“Jeeves” is a name.

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