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[ juhg ] / dʒʌg / SEE SYNONYMS FOR jug ON THESAURUS.COM
nouna large container usually made of earthenware, metal, or glass, commonly having a handle, a narrow neck, and sometimes a cap or cork. the contents of such a container; jugful: a jug of wine. Slang. jail; prison. jugs, Slang: Vulgar. a woman's breasts. verb (used with object), jugged, jug·ging.to put into a jug. to stew (meat) in an earthenware jug. Slang. to put in jail; imprison. Origin of jug1First recorded in 1530–40; perhaps special use of Jug, diminutive or pet name of Joan, a woman's name Words nearby jugjudogi, judoka, Judson, Judy, jue, jug, jugal, jugal bone, jugale, jugal furrow, jugate Definition for jug (2 of 2)[ juhg ] / dʒʌg /
nouna sound made by a bird, especially a nightingale. verb (used without object), jugged, jug·ging.Origin of jug2First recorded in 1515–25; imitative Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for jugHe takes a 2-gallon jug of water out of his freezer and puts it in his insulated lunch bag. ‘Degree Mills’ Are Exploiting Veterans and Making Millions Off the GI Bill|Aaron Glantz|June 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST Throughout proceedings this jug was repeatedly raised and toasted to us, his audience. Two Chickens, an Old Guitar, and a Group of Strangers: A Life-Changing Feast in Brazil|Annabel Langbein|November 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST Once it
all came to the boil, the jug of blood was mixed with a little vinegar and a little cornmeal and stirred into the stew. Two Chickens, an Old Guitar, and a Group of Strangers: A Life-Changing Feast in Brazil|Annabel Langbein|November 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST Bring him away, Jug: yet the villain would not confess a word, till it was found about him. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 12 (of 15)|Robert Dodsley
Tie a piece of cheese-cloth over the top of jug and stand it in a warm kitchen about one week, until it begins to ferment. Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans"|Edith M. Thomas A bottle of whisky and a jug of water were on the table in front of them. Lady Bountiful|George A. Birmingham Two hours later the cell door was opened and a piece of dark-coloured bread and a jug of water were handed in to him. Condemned as a Nihilist|George Alfred Henty Go and draw a jug of water this minute, and tell the children to wash their hands. Better than Play|Mabel Quiller-Couch
British Dictionary definitions for jug
nouna vessel for holding or pouring liquids, usually having a handle and a spout or lipUS equivalent: pitcher Australian and NZ such a vessel used as a kettlean electric jug US a large vessel with a narrow mouth Also called: jugful the amount of liquid held by a jug British informal a glass of alcoholic drink, esp beer a slang word for jail verb jugs, jugging or juggedto stew or boil (meat, esp hare) in an earthenware container (tr) slang to put in jail Word Origin for jugC16: probably from Jug, nickname from girl's name Joan Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to jugbeaker, decanter, flask, jar, urn, bucket, vase, bottle, pot, carafe, tub, crock, amphora, pitcher, flagon, ewer, vessel, canteen, hooker, cruet |