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Como Pronunciar "jakey"

word

ˈdʒeɪki
JAY-kee
ˈdʒeɪki
JAY-kee

Definição

An old-fashioned British English slang term for a homeless person, especially someone who drinks heavily. It can also refer to an alcoholic or vagrant in older usage.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈdʒeɪki

Inglês Britânico

ˈdʒeɪki

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

JAY-kee

UK

JAY-kee

Ouça em Contexto

The old man on the corner was called a jakey by the locals.

A jakey is someone who lives on the street and drinks a lot.

Long ago, people used the word jakey to describe vagrants.

You don't hear the word jakey much these days—it's pretty old-fashioned.