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Definitions for jakes
dʒeɪksjakes

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word jakes.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. outhouse, privy, earth-closet, jakesnoun

    a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate

Wiktionary

  1. jakesnoun

    A privy or latrine.

ChatGPT

  1. jakes

    "Jakes" is a term not widely used or defined in general English language. The definition varies based on different contexts. In an antiquated context, it is often referred to as an outdoor toilet, more specifically, a pit latrine. Meanwhile, in urban slang, "jakes" can be used as a term for the police or law enforcement. It is crucial to consider the context to understand the meaning accurately.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Jakesnoun

    a privy

  2. Etymology: [Prob. fr. F. Jacques, the proper name. See 2d Jack.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Jakes

    jāks, n. (Shak.) a privy.—Also Mrs Jones.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. JAKES

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Jakes is ranked #19282 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Jakes surname appeared 1,405 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Jakes.

    48.5% or 682 total occurrences were White.
    45% or 633 total occurrences were Black.
    4% or 57 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    1.5% or 22 total occurrences were of two or more races.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of jakes in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of jakes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of jakes in a Sentence

  1. Jeremy Atkins:

    I’ll shoot the first three jakes that stand still, and not give one damn about it, they’re delicious.

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