"Jeeves" meaning in All languages combined

See Jeeves on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

IPA: /d͡ʒiːvz/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Jeeves.wav [Southern-England]
Rhymes: -iːvz Etymology: Originally a surname derived from a Middle English diminutive of Genevieve. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|-}} Middle English Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Jeeves
  1. A surname originating as a matronymic.
    Sense id: en-Jeeves-en-name-0F60DUPL Categories (other): English surnames, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 32 33
  2. A fictional valet in the stories by P. G. Wodehouse.
    Sense id: en-Jeeves-en-name-ddFZLJ1y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 32 33
  3. (by extension) A valet, butler or helper who fulfills the model of a helpful servant. Tags: broadly
    Sense id: en-Jeeves-en-name-4WEkEYI5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 32 33
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: Jeevesian

Download JSON data for Jeeves meaning in All languages combined (2.5kB)

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