juvie

/ˈd͡ʒuːvi/

noun 2

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noun

1

Synonym of juvenile hall (youth detention centre).

2

A minor (youth); especially, synonym of juvenile delinquent.

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Have you ever been in juvie?

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i Register

In some senses, juvie is marked as colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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