Drake

/dreɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

In heraldry, a drake is often used to symbolize various qualities, such as agility and resourcefulness.

The family crest features a drake, representing their swift nature.

A male duck.

The drake swam gracefully across the pond.

A male duck, especially one of the domestic variety.

We raised several drakes and hens in our backyard.

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

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.

duck

A common waterbird, typically smaller than a drake.

waterfowl

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

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

That new track is straight drake!

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

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