JUGS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word JUGS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of JUGS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Jug

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dʒʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

stew or boil (a hare or rabbit) in a covered container.

Short Definition:

stew rabbit etc. in covered container

Definition:

prosecute and imprison (someone)

Short Definition:

prosecute and imprison

Examples:
  • the hotel could jug him for trespassing

Word: Jug

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 16th century: perhaps from Jug, pet form of the given names Joan, Joanna, and Jenny

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dʒʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a cylindrical container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids.

Short Definition:

container for liquids with handle and lip for pouring

Definition:

prison

Short Definition:

prison

Examples:
  • three months in the jug
Definition:

a woman's breasts.

Short Definition:

woman's breasts

Definition:

a secure hold that is cut into rock for climbing.

Short Definition:

hold cut into rock

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