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ajax.

Nearby, over there

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

prep/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒæks/
  1. Nearby, over there

    Polari
Where this word comes from

Possibly from adjacent.

noun/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒæks/
  1. A toilet.

    archaic · historical · no-plural
Where this word comes from

Humorous respelling of a jakes.

noun/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒæks/
  1. An ace and a jack as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

    no-plural · slang
Where this word comes from

Phonetic similarity to ace jack.

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