jake
Translation
alright, okay, fine
Examples
Don't worry, everything's jake.
Don't worry, everything's alright.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) jake to be alright Everything's jake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: okay, alright, fine, satisfactory
Etymology
Origin uncertain, an American slang term from the early 20th century. It was a colloquial way to say 'okay' or 'alright'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a character from an old black-and-white movie saying, 'Everything's jake!' to remember its informal, somewhat dated feel.