Drake Definition & Meaning

drake
noun
  1. English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
  2. adult male of a wild or domestic duck

"Drake" in song lyrics

See how drake is used in real songs:

  • "Can't really hate when they compare me to Drake"
    ASAP Rocky — Out of This World
  • "Blunt in my mouth, watchin TJ Drake"
    Bizarre — Gospel Weed Song
  • "Enter a newcomer by the name of Drake"
    Skillz — 2009 Rap Up

Words that rhyme with drake

Usage tips for "drake"

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