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Meaning of the word gravy in English

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gravy

US /ˈɡreɪ.vi/
UK /ˈɡreɪ.vi/
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Noun

1.

a sauce made from the juices of cooked meat, often thickened with flour or cornstarch, and served with the meat or other dishes

Example:
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She poured the hot gravy over the mashed potatoes.
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The roast beef was served with plenty of rich gravy.
Synonym:
saucejusdressing
2.

unearned or unexpected money, especially when it is easily acquired

Example:
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The bonus was pure gravy; I didn't expect it at all.
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After paying off the loan, everything else is just gravy.
Synonym:
bonuswindfallextraperksweetener
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