interjection
wakey
WAY-kee
Wakey (interjection) means used playfully to tell someone to wake up. Example: “Wakey wakey!" she called, throwing open the curtains.”
interjection
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Used playfully to tell someone to wake up.
"“Wakey Brother Monster,” he said to Rose as he spread his replacement piece of toast."
— W S Markendale, Owen Pendragon: Guild of the Round Table (2016)
"'Come on now, wakey!' called Diane, who was already up and dashing round the room."
— Margaret Thornton, Cast the First Stone (2021)
""Wakey wakey!" she called, throwing open the curtains."
How to use wakey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cheerful, informal way of saying "wake up," usually doubled as "wakey wakey."
When to use it
Informal and playful, mainly British.
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Etymology
A clipping of Wakefield plus -y.
Rhymes for wakey
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What does “wakey” mean?
The word “wakey” means used playfully to tell someone to wake up. In plain terms, a cheerful, informal way of saying "wake up," usually doubled as "wakey wakey.".
How do you pronounce “wakey”?
“Wakey” is pronounced WAY-kee (/ˈweɪ.ki/ in IPA).
How do you use “wakey” in a sentence?
Here is “wakey” used in a sentence: “"Wakey wakey!" she called, throwing open the curtains.”
What part of speech is “wakey”?
“Wakey” is an interjection.
