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Definition of jakey in English: jakey(also jakie) noun ˈdʒeɪki Glasgow, Scottish slang, derogatory A homeless person or tramp, especially one who habitually drinks large quantities of cheap, strong alcohol.
Origin1980s. Probably from jake + -y. A suggested origin as a specific use of Scots jaikie jackdaw seems less likely given the emphasis on alcohol in the recorded uses. Definition of jakey in US English: jakey(also jakie) nounˈdʒeɪki Glasgow, Scottish slang, derogatory A homeless person or tramp, especially one who habitually drinks large quantities of cheap, strong alcohol.
Origin1980s. Probably from jake + -y. A suggested origin as a specific use of Scots jaikie jackdaw seems less likely given the emphasis on alcohol in the recorded uses. |