What does JUVIE mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A detention center for juvenile delinquents.

2. A juvenile delinquent.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈdʒuvi/

UK: /ˈdʒuːvi/

Origin and Usage

The word "juvie" is a colloquial term that originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is a shortened form of "juvenile", which refers to a young person who has not yet reached the age of majority. The term "juvie" is primarily used in informal contexts and is often associated with the criminal justice system. It is commonly used to refer to a detention center for juvenile delinquents or a young person who has been in such a detention center.

Synonyms

1. Juvenile detention center

2. Youth facility

3. Reform school

Related Words

1. Juven

2. Jiver

3. Jived

4. Jives

5. Jibed

Example Sentences

1. The judge sentenced the young offender to juvie for six months.

2. When he was in juvie, he learned how to play the guitar and started writing songs.

3. She volunteered at the local juvie center, helping troubled youth turn their lives around.