juvy

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A form of juvie — Synonym of juvenile hall (a youth detention centre).

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Meanings

nounjuvy (countable and uncountable, plural juvies)

plural juvies

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of juvie.

Origin

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

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APA

juvy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/juvy

MLA

“juvy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/juvy. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “juvy,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/juvy.

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