Meaning & Definition of Drake in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A male of any waterfowl, particularly ducks.

  Example Sentence: The drake swam gracefully across the pond.

• Definition: In some contexts, it can refer to a dragon.

  Example Sentence: The tale spoke of a mighty drake that guarded the treasure.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Old English draca, from Latin draconem, from Greek drakōn.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• drake's fortune: Refers to luck associated with a drake, often used in games or gambling contexts.
• drake ahead: An expression used to indicate a male duck is coming towards you.

Translations

• Spanish: drake (macho de pato)

• French: canard mâle

• German: Erpel

• Russian: селезень

Related Words

• duck: A common waterbird, typically smaller than a drake.

• waterfowl: Birds that are adapted to living on or near water, including ducks and geese.

Slang Meanings of drake

• Meaning: A reference to the rapper Drake, often used in the context of music.

  Example Sentence: That new track is straight drake!

• Meaning: Used to imply someone is cool or has a relaxed demeanor, deriving from the rapper's persona.

  Example Sentence: He's so drake, always chill and laid back.