juvie
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English[edit]
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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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