Meaning of the word jake in English

What does jake mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

jake

US /dʒeɪk/
UK /dʒeɪk/

Noun

1.

a male given name, short for Jacob or John

Example:
My friend's name is Jake.
Have you met Jake from accounting?
2.

a male turkey

Example:
The young jake strutted proudly in the barnyard.
We saw a big jake with a beautiful fan tail.