makee
/ˈmeɪki/Now chiefly considered offensive
verb
[with object] In representations of pidgin English: to make; specifically with dependent verb in simple infinitive form, indicating an active or causative use.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Daniel Defoe (?1660–1731), writer and businessman. From Chinese Pidgin English makee from make + Chinese Pidgin English -ee, added (originally for euphony) to words (frequently verbs) ending in stop consonants.
- clean
- cleanable
- clean and jerk
- clean bill of health
- clean-cut
- cleaner
- cleaner fish
- clean house
- cleanish
- clean-limbed
- cleanliness
- clean-living
- cleanly
- cleanness
- clean one's plate
- clean-out
- clean room
- cleanse
- cleanser
- clean-shaven
- cleansing cream
- cleansing department
- cleanskin
- clean someone out
- clean someone's clock