rake
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Something that is raked. — A lot, plenty.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Jim has had a rake of trouble with his new car.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rake” mean?
Something that is raked. — A lot, plenty.
Is “rake” formal or informal?
rake is generally slang.