juvie

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (colloquial, countable, uncountable) Synonym of juvenile hall (youth detention centre).
2. (colloquial, countable, uncountable) A minor (youth); especially, synonym of juvenile delinquent.

Sinonieme

detention centre

detention home

juvenile delinquent

protectory

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈd͡ʒuːvi/

Etimologie (Engels)

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