jakey


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jakey

(ˈdʒeɪkɪ)
n
(Peoples) slang derogatory Scot a homeless alcoholic
[C20: from jake a tramps' word for a drinker of meths]
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"Poor Jakey, it's got all its things on, just as he said he would.
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When the big fellows wanted to unload Little Copper, they sent Jakey Fallow into the New York Stock Exchange to yell out: 'I'll buy all or any part of Little Copper at fifty five,' Little Copper being at fifty-four.
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"And, of course, we had Pete the Jakey from Still Game."
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That informant had given the murderer's correct street moniker, Jakey, but had his birth name incorrect.
MURDER, HE WROTE; Cop's hunch led to discovery of killer's own confession on torn-up note... as wrong man languished in a police cell SPECIAL REPORT
Adrianne & Adam xxx Collins Gareth Happy Fathers Day Daddy Love Nunu & Jakey xxx Collins Peter Happy Fathers Day Dad Love Gareth and Claire xx Cureton Danny Happy fathers day dad.
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He added: "May I wish all Huddersfudlians a very happy weekend and toast Harry and Meghan's special day while not forgetting old Jakey, Willie Wurzel and their friends."
Joker Jake's turning 80! HE SHARES SOME WORDS OF WISDOM WITH US AND SUMS UP WHAT HIS LIFE HAS BEEN ALL ABOUT
The Bone Collector is still on the loose and while Jakey - the boy he kidnapped - escaped, hopes are fading that his other captive, five-year-old Clara, will be found alive.
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The killer known as the Bone Collector is still on the loose, and while Jakey, the boy he kidnapped has escaped, hopes are fading that his other captive, five-year-old Clara, will be found alive.
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No, I was to play Madame Thenardier, the fat, jakey, innkeeper's wife with loose morals and a penchant for petty crime.
Cat Harvey ON PANICKING ABOUT PUTTING HERSELF IN THE SPOTLIGHT TO BELT OUT MUSICAL CLASSIC
He lived for his young son Jakey. I'm so shocked and gutted."
Kristian, star of Hollyoaks, dies aged 38
Love to his son Jakey and family #TooYoung #CherishEveryDay #BrookieBratPack." Co-star Leon Lopez, who played Jerome Johnson, told his followers: "Am absolutely heart broken by the news about @ Smithdownslim !
Tributes to Brookie star and musician; 'LOVELY SOUL' KRISTIAN DIES AT 38 YEARS OLD
Jakey Manson said: "One year to the day cousin since we lay you to rest.
A special place to sit and remember a special person... Family unveils memorial a year on from James' funeral
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