Drake

/dreɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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.

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.

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.