jug

[ juhg ]

/ dʒʌg /

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noun

a 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.

Nearby words

judogi, judoka, judson, judy, jue, jug, jug band, jug wine, jugal, jugal bone, jugal furrow

Origin of jug

1530–40; perhaps special use of Jug hypocoristic form of Joan, woman's name

Definition for jug (2 of 2)

jug

[ juhg ]

/ dʒʌg /

noun

a sound made by a bird, especially a nightingale.

verb (used without object), jugged, jug·ging.

to make such a sound.

Origin of jug

First recorded in 1515–25; imitative

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Examples from the Web for jug

He takes a 2-gallon jug of water out of his freezer and puts it in his insulated lunch bag.
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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

jug

/ (dʒʌɡ) /

noun

a 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 jugged

to stew or boil (meat, esp hare) in an earthenware container

(tr) slang to put in jail

Word Origin for jug

C16: probably from Jug, nickname from girl's name Joan

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