jeck

See also: Jeck

German

Etymology

From Ripuarian Central Franconian, in which word-initial g- → j-. Doublet of German Geck (“dandy”). Also cognate with 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

   Biste jeck? ― Are you crazy? (often said in a mild, joking tone)

Synonyms

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Derived terms

• Jeck

Further reading

• “jeck” in Duden online