noun
juve
Juve (noun) means informal short form of "juvenile," especially a young offender or young actor. Example: “He got picked up by the juve unit for shoplifting.”
noun
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Informal short form of "juvenile," especially a young offender or young actor.
"He got picked up by the juve unit for shoplifting."
How to use juve
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang shorthand for "juvenile."
When to use it
Informal — mostly used in casual speech or by professionals such as police or youth workers.
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Word forms
- Plural
- juves
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of juvenile.
Rhymes for juve
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What does “juve” mean?
The word “juve” means informal short form of "juvenile," especially a young offender or young actor. In plain terms, slang shorthand for "juvenile.".
How do you use “juve” in a sentence?
Here is “juve” used in a sentence: “He got picked up by the juve unit for shoplifting.”
What part of speech is “juve”?
“Juve” is a noun.
What is the meaning of juve?
"juve" (noun) means informal short form of "juvenile," especially a young offender or young actor.
