jug.
A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.
Meaning & usage
A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.
The amount that a jug can hold.
Jail.
A woman's breasts.
An upright electric kettle.
A kind of large, high-powered vacuum tube.
The P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft.
A hold large enough for both hands
A traditional dimpled glass with a handle, for serving a pint of beer.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English jugge, of uncertain origin. Possibly a variant of Middle English jubbe, jobbe, iubbe, geobbe, itself of unknown origin; or perhaps continuing (in altered form) Old English ċēac (“pitcher; jug”). Compare also jug (“a low woman, maidservant”), from Jug, familiar form of Joanna. Prison sense attested from at least 1825 in Britain.
To stew in an earthenware jug etc.
To put into jail.
To utter a sound like "jug", as certain birds do, especially the nightingale.
To nestle or collect together in a covey.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English jugge, of uncertain origin. Possibly a variant of Middle English jubbe, jobbe, iubbe, geobbe, itself of unknown origin; or perhaps continuing (in altered form) Old English ċēac (“pitcher; jug”). Compare also jug (“a low woman, maidservant”), from Jug, familiar form of Joanna. Prison sense attested from at least 1825 in Britain.
A small mixed breed of dog created by mating a Jack Russell terrier and a pug.
Where this word comes from
Blend of Jack Russell + pug.
Detention (after-school student punishment).
Where this word comes from
Probably from Latin jugum (“yoke, tether”). A folk etymology claims that it is an acronym for "justice under God" or "judgment under God". https://www.ignatius.edu/news/september-2017/jug-em-with-a-jugumhttps://catholicphilly.com/2021/10/news/local-news/local-priest-moves-closer-to-sainthood/
To issue a detention (to a student).
Where this word comes from
Probably from Latin jugum (“yoke, tether”). A folk etymology claims that it is an acronym for "justice under God" or "judgment under God". https://www.ignatius.edu/news/september-2017/jug-em-with-a-jugumhttps://catholicphilly.com/2021/10/news/local-news/local-priest-moves-closer-to-sainthood/
To hustle or make money, usually aggressively.
To acquire or obtain through force; snatch, steal; to rob, especially in reference to jugging (which see).
I just jugged a band director; now I got a brand new saxophone.
Where this word comes from
Origin uncertain. Perhaps a shortening of juggernaut or an alteration of juke/jook. Compare juug.
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