English Explanatory Dictionary

juvie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of juvenile hall (youth detention centre).
  2. A minor (youth); especially, synonym of juvenile delinquent.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒuːvi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-juvie.wav /ˈd͡ʒyːvi/

Word forms

juvie juvies juvy juvey

Etymology

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

Synonyms

juvenile hall
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