Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jeeves

/d͡ʒiːvz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.65 in modern English

Syllables: jeeves
IPA: /d͡ʒiːvz/

16

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname originating as a matronymic.

name

A fictional valet in the stories by P. G. Wodehouse.

name

A valet, butler or helper who fulfills the model of a helpful servant.

Example Sentences

"“Do you never overlook anything, Bunter?” ”I endeavour to give satisfaction, my lord.” ”Well, then, don’t talk like Jeeves. It irritates me. …”"
"When you name a baby Jeeves, you've pretty much mapped out his future, wouldn't you say?"

Etymology

Originally a surname derived from a Middle English diminutive of Genevieve.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: -

Frequently Paired Words

Jeevesian

Rhymes With

leaves believes receives thieves sleeves reeves achieves weaves perceives relieves eaves greaves

Questions

How do you pronounce jeeves?: The recorded pronunciation is /d͡ʒiːvz/.
What does jeeves mean?: A surname originating as a matronymic.
Where does jeeves come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce jeeves

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