jugful
Americannoun
plural
jugfulsSpelling
See -ful.
Etymology
Origin of jugful
Example Sentences
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In a sitcom, you’d offer a generous jugful, but I measure out a little dipping pot per child to stop them drenching half a bottle on a single waffle.
From The Guardian
Sell it?" he exclaimed in conclusion, "Not by a jugful!
From Project Gutenberg
“Not by a jugful!” cried Joe, and with a quick motion he stood up, spilling off the lad on his back.
From Project Gutenberg
In a short time he returned with a basin of ice and a jugful of iced lime-juice.
From Project Gutenberg
She gave a little scream; the tray struck me on the chest; there was jingle of broken glass, and a jugful of claret was streaming down my breeches and soaking about my knees.
From Project Gutenberg
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