Synonyms for

Jake

Verb / dʒeɪk / Another word for jake — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Jake means a satisfactory or acceptable condition or situation.

Synonyms & similar words

okay acceptable satisfactory tolerable fine good decent admissible passable reasonable suitable fair average moderate middling ordinary commonplace run-of-the-mill unexceptional

Synonyms by register

Formal

satisfactory acceptable adequate competent

Informal

okay alright fine good enough cool

Literary

fair passable tolerable

Antonyms

bad poor inferior unsatisfactory substandard flawed

Common collocations

  • all jake
  • everything's jake
  • make jake
  • jake brake
  • jake's
  • jake leg

Word family

adjective jake

Usage note

Primarily used informally to mean 'satisfactory' or 'all right'. The term 'jake leg' refers to a specific type of paralysis, and 'jake brake' is a type of engine brake.

Example sentences

  1. The food was jake, but the company was great.
  2. I'm feeling jake about my grades this semester.
  3. The hotel room was small, but it was jake for a short stay.
  4. He thought the job offer was jake, but decided to keep looking.
  5. The weather was jake for a picnic in the park.

Quotes

  • I'm jake with it.
  • Everything is jake.
  • Life is jake, if you don't take it too seriously.

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