Jus

//ʒu(s)// adv, noun

adv, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The juices given off as meat is cooked. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    plural of JU form-of, plural
  3. 3
    A lightly-reduced gravy or stock made from this. countable, uncountable
Adverb
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of just. Internet, abbreviation, alt-of, not-comparable

    "I JUS WON A GRAMMY"

Synonyms

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actau jusau jusbillbylawcanon

Example

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""Mary, I invoke my Jus Latii rights which means I don't have to do dishes tonight because of my Roman citizenship equivalency," said Tom. "What century do you think this is?" asked Mary. "And also stop drinking and do the dishes""

Etymology

Borrowed from French jus (“juice”). Doublet of juice and ukha.

Related phrases

au jus

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