juvie
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Etymology edit
juvenile + -ie with elision; morphologically analogous to bougie = bourgeoisie + -ie/-y.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
juvie (countable and uncountable, plural juvies)
- (colloquial) Synonym of juvenile hall (youth detention centre).
- (colloquial) A minor (youth); especially, synonym of juvenile delinquent.
Translations edit
youth detention centre
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