No. 14,387 in German
jeck
"Jeck" is a term from Cologne dialect in German, meaning a person enthusiastic about Carnival or a fun-loving, spirited individual.
In a sentence
In Köln sind viele Leute während des Karnevals jeck.
In Cologne, many people are playful during the carnival.
Here, 'jeck' describes being in a festive and playful mood, typical for the carnival season in Cologne.
Der Mann ist ganz jeck auf seinen neuen Computer.
The man is very enthusiastic about his new computer.
In this sentence, 'jeck' is used to express someone's excitement or extreme interest in something.
Sie hatte einen jecken Hut auf dem Kopf.
She wore a whimsical hat on her head.
Here, 'jeck' is used to describe an item (the hat) as whimsical or unusual, emphasizing its unique nature.
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