jug
US /dʒʌɡ/
UK /dʒʌɡ/

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(the jug) informal term for prison
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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.
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to put (someone) in prison
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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.