Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [juhg]
- /dʒʌg/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [juhg]
- /dʒʌg/
Definitions of jugged word
- noun jugged a sound made by a bird, especially a nightingale. 1
- verb with object jugged to put into a jug. 1
- verb with object jugged to stew (meat) in an earthenware jug. 1
- verb with object jugged Slang. to put in jail; imprison. 1
- verb without object jugged to make such a sound. 1
- noun jugged (slang) (in combination) Having a specified kind of jugs (breasts). 1
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Origin of jugged
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; perhaps special use of Jug hypocoristic form of Joan, woman's name
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Parts of speech for Jugged
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jugged popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
jugged usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jugged
noun jugged
- bucketed — a deep, cylindrical vessel, usually of metal, plastic, or wood, with a flat bottom and a semicircular bail, for collecting, carrying, or holding water, sand, fruit, etc.; pail.
- jarred — to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.: The sound of the alarm jarred.
- potted — placed or enclosed in a pot.
Top questions with jugged
- what is jugged hare?
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