Ackeys

Pronunciation: /ækis/

Definitions of ackeys

noun a plural form of the noun ackey, which refers to a small silver coin formerly used in parts of Africa

Example Sentences

A1 I have a set of ackeys to open all the doors in the building.

A2 The ackeys to the treasure chest were hidden under a rock.

B1 The museum curator keeps the ackeys to the exhibit cases in a secure location.

B2 The ackeys to the kingdom were passed down through generations of the royal family.

C1 The hacker used sophisticated ackeys to gain access to the government's classified information.

C2 The ackeys to the encrypted database were stored in a highly secure facility.

Examples of ackeys in a Sentence

formal The ackeys were carefully counted and recorded by the auditors.

informal I found a whole bunch of ackeys in my pocket when I got home.

slang Hey, pass me those ackeys so I can open this door.

figurative Her words were like ackeys, unlocking the secrets of his heart.

Grammatical Forms of ackeys

• past tense: ackeyed
• plural: ackeys
• comparative: more ackey
• superlative: most ackey
• present tense: ackey
• future tense: will ackey
• perfect tense: have ackeyed
• continuous tense: is ackeying
• singular: ackey
• positive degree: very ackey
• infinitive: to ackey
• gerund: ackeying
• participle: ackeyed

Origin and Evolution of ackeys

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'ackeys' originated from the Arabic word 'al-qaṣī', meaning 'the judge' or 'the arbiter'. It was introduced to the English language through interactions with Arabic-speaking populations.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'ackeys' evolved in English to refer to individuals who settle disputes or make decisions, similar to the original Arabic meaning of 'judge' or 'arbiter'. The word may have also taken on additional connotations or nuances in different contexts or regions.