(US, slang, historical, 1930s and 40s) Paralysis of the feet and ankles caused by the consumption of TOCP (tri-ortho-cresyl phosphate) or methyl alcohol, found in adulterated moonshine or Jamaica ging
(US, slang, historical, 1930s and 40s) Paralysis of the feet and ankles caused by the consumption of TOCP (tri-ortho-cresyl phosphate) or methyl alcohol, found in adulterated moonshine or Jamaica ginger extract.
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Slang for drunk or intoxicated — another word in the long list of informal synonyms for being under the influence. 'Jaked' has a slightly dated or regional flavor and may be connected to 'jake' (fine, okay in some dialects) used ironically, or to 'Jake's leg,' a form of paralysis caused by poisonous alcohol during Prohibition. Typically used informally to describe solid inebriation.
(slang) drunk, intoxicated.
(slang) Adequate; satisfactory; acceptable.
(US) A patent medicine formerly abused as a source of alcohol, notorious for causing nerve damage.
(slang, especially, New York, w:Chicago, Chicago, MTE, MLE) A police officer, a law enforcement officer (sometimes especially one on foot rather than in a patrol car).