General
government juice
What does government juice mean?
A humorous Bajan term for plain tap water, supplied by the government waterworks.
"No juice in the house, just have some government juice."
Origin
Barbados.
Frequently asked questions
What does government juice mean?
It's a humorous Barbadian term for plain tap water, since the government waterworks supplies it.
Why is tap water called government juice?
The joke is that it's the 'free' drink provided by the government's water supply, as opposed to actual juice.
Is government juice a serious term?
No — it's used jokingly, often when there's no actual juice in the house.
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