English Explanatory Dictionary

juvey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Alternative spelling of juvie as juvenile delinquent.
  2. Alternative spelling of juvie as juvenile hall (youth detention center).

Word forms

juvey

Etymology

From juvenile + -ey with elision; morphologically analogous to bougie = bourgeoisie + -ie/-y.

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