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Meaning of the word jug in English

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jug

US /dʒʌɡ/
UK /dʒʌɡ/
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Noun

1.

a deep container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids

Example:
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She filled the jug with water.
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Please pass me the milk jug.
Synonym:
pitchercarafeewerflagondecanter
2.

(the jugs) informal term for a woman's breasts

Example:
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She wore a dress that showed off her jugs.
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He made a crude comment about her jugs.
Synonym:
breaststitsboobsknockersmelons
3.

(the jug) informal term for prison

Example:
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He spent five years in the jug for robbery.
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If you don't behave, you'll end up in the jug.
Synonym:
prisonjailslammerclinkpenitentiary

Verb

1.

to put (someone) in prison

Example:
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The police threatened to jug him if he didn't cooperate.
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They decided to jug the suspect after finding more evidence.
Synonym:
imprisonjailincarceratedetainconfine
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