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The name Jake is short for Jacob, a Hebrew word meaning supplanter or "held by the heel." As a noun Jake is a slang word that refers to a dangerous potion of methylated spirits made by hobos during the Depression. As an adjective, Jake is a slang word meaning excellent, extremely satisfactory or pleasant.

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