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Also known as a 'wage-slave'. To 'Oakes' means to be a slave to the grind. A mindless automaton that confuses financial success with financial security; arbitrarily devoting all time and energy pursuing a livelihood completely dependent on the wages earned, with little ability or motivation to perceive choices. Those who experience being Oakes'd generally live a life of quiet desperation, often feeling trapped by the perceived forces beyond their control, but ultimately blind to the futility of the general socially accepted path to stable livelihood through work performed in a wage economy.
Dude, don't be such an Oakes, quit working for the man and start your own business, you pussy.
Oakes by Slave to the man August 1, 2011
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Oakes is a very funny and sweet guy, he is very talented! He has a bright smile, and is usually tall. He will keep his relationships with friends close and is very loyal!
Girl:Omg do you know Oakes fegley, from the goldfinch?

Other girl:Omg yes, that’s one of my favorite movies!
Girl: same! he’s supper sweet, funny how their wasn’t a definition about him until now....... 😌
Oakes by Oakes January 23, 2021
a wonderful last name for a tiny girl with a great attitude. always amazing and somehow is just amusing always. cant live without her
me: oh yeah Oakes is the best

Her: thanks!
oakes by ~tayla~ June 29, 2023

Oakes Fegley 

A cute as heck actor best know for his role in Wonderstruck and The Goldfinch. He also has kinda long hair and can be described as a lil whisk. He has an adorable dog named Mochi Fegley and is the only celebrity with a Samsung S7.
“Oakes Fegley is obsessed with fortnight”

Annie Oakes 

The clandistine method of asking for ectasy in Ireland
sorry, have you seen my friend annie... annie oakes
Annie Oakes by Annie's chum June 4, 2011

tom oakes 

sexy lead guitarist of pop rock band The Higher.
recently left the higher to start a solo career.
person #1: "That Tom Oakes is so hot right now"
person #2: "You can say that again."
tom oakes by sarah haase March 26, 2008

Abu Malik Oakes Jr. 

Malik was a normal guy, until Abu Michael Cambria Jr. became involved in Hookah. Malik realized Michael had a monopoly over the Hookah market, so he sought out for a new money-making method. That's when he realized he could sell Coca-Cola infused with piss, and call it "Mailk Juice". He made billions.
Abu Malik Oakes Jr. is the piss coke king.
Abu Malik Oakes Jr. by Jouweyjonah October 21, 2022
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