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Zeke

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Zeke (name) means a nickname for the given name Ezekiel. Example: “Everyone at school just calls him Zeke.”

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A nickname for the given name Ezekiel.

"Everyone at school just calls him Zeke."

Allied codename for the Japanese A6M "Zero" fighter plane of World War II.

"The pilot spotted a Zeke diving out of the clouds."

How to use Zeke

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA short form of "Ezekiel," and also the wartime nickname for the Japanese Zero fighter aircraft.

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Rhymes for Zeke

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Zeke” mean?

The word “Zeke” means a nickname for the given name Ezekiel. In plain terms, a short form of "Ezekiel," and also the wartime nickname for the Japanese Zero fighter aircraft.

How do you pronounce “Zeke”?

“Zeke” is pronounced zeek (/ziːk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Zeke” in a sentence?

Here is “Zeke” used in a sentence: “Everyone at school just calls him Zeke.”

What part of speech is “Zeke”?

“Zeke” is a name.

How many meanings does “Zeke” have?

“Zeke” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a nickname for the given name Ezekiel.

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