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 (strong nominative masculine singular jecker, comparative jecker, superlative am jecksten)

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

Derived terms

Further reading
  • “jeck” in Duden online
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