Jeeves

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d͡ʒiːvz/

• Audio (Southern England):

  (file)

• Rhymes: -iːvz

Proper noun

Jeeves

1. A surname originating as a matronymic.
2. A fictional valet in the stories by P. G. Wodehouse.
3. (by extension) A valet, butler or helper who fulfills the model of a helpful servant.
   • 1993, Seinfeld, season 4, episode 24, Jerry Seinfeld (actor):

     When you name a baby Jeeves, you've pretty much mapped out his future, wouldn't you say?

Related terms

• Jeevesian

References

• "Jeeves" in Encarta World English Dictionary [North American Edition]
• “Jeeves”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.