jug

/dʒʌɡ/
verb
  1. To stew or boil (especially hare or rabbit) in a covered container.
    • The chef decided to jug the rabbit with herbs and wine.
    • My grandmother used to jug pigeons for special dinners.
    • They jugged the hare for several hours until it was tender.
  2. To put someone in prison (informal).
    • If you get caught, they'll jug you for sure.
    • The cops jugged him for breaking the window.
    • He was jugged for a minor offense.
noun
  1. A container with a handle and a narrow spout, used for holding and pouring liquids.
    • The milk jug has a chip on its spout.
    • She filled the jug with cold water and set it on the table.
    • He bought a ceramic jug for serving lemonade at the party.
  2. The amount of liquid that a jug can hold.
    • They drank a whole jug of iced tea during the picnic.
    • The recipe calls for a jug of apple cider.
    • Add one jug of water to the mix.
  3. A prison or jail (informal).
    • He spent a night in the jug for disorderly conduct.
    • The thief was thrown in the jug for his crimes.
    • She joked that her messy room looked like a jug.
Synonyms
What does "jug" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean