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Jeeves en · PROPN

Pronunciation

  • /d͡ʒiːvz/
  • (Southern-England) audio

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. A surname originating as a matronymic.
  2. A fictional valet in the stories by P. G. Wodehouse.
    • “Do you never overlook anything, Bunter?” ”I endeavour to give satisfaction, my lord.” ”Well, then, don’t talk like Jeeves. It irritates me. …” 1930, Dorothy Sayers, Strong Poison:
  3. (broadly) A valet, butler or helper who fulfills the model of a helpful servant.
    • When you name a baby Jeeves, you've pretty much mapped out his future, wouldn't you say? 1993, Seinfeld, season 4, episode 24, Jerry Seinfeld (actor):

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Jeevesian