juvie

[ joo-vee ]

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nounSlang.

a juvenile, especially a juvenile delinquent.
juvenile court.

juvenile detention center.

Origin of juvie

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First recorded in 1940–45; by shortening and alteration

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How to use juvie in a sentence

Murphy's father had warned his son not to hang out with Rubio, who had a juvie rap sheet dating back to age 10.
Teen Murder Trial Nightmare | Constantino Diaz-Duran | October 19, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
Why is a “super-juvenile” being held in something less like juvie and more like a “super-max”?
Does an 11-Year-Old Deserve Life in Prison? | Anita Allen | February 26, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST

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