Meanings
nounjungle juice (uncountable)
- slanguncountableAn improvised mix of liquor, often with fruit juices, usually served for group consumption.
Origin
Most likely in reference to hobo jungles on the outskirts of towns, especially those served by railroads.
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jungle juice. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jungle%20juice
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“jungle juice.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jungle%20juice. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “jungle juice,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jungle%20juice.
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