jeck

See also: Jeck

German

Etymology

From Ripuarian, in which word-initial g- → j-. Cognate to German Geck (“dandy”), Dutch gek (“crazy”) and English geek.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /jɛk/
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Adjective

jeck (comparative jecker, superlative am jecksten)

  1. (colloquial, regional, Rhineland) crazy, mad
    Bisse jeck? ― Are you crazy? (often said in a mild, joking tone)

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Further reading

  • jeck in Duden online
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