How Do You Spell JUG?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈʌɡ] (IPA)

The word "jug" is spelled with three letters, J-U-G. It is pronounced /dʒʌg/ in IPA transcription. The sound /dʒ/ is represented by the letter J and is pronounced like the letter G in "gum". The vowel sound /ʌ/ is a short, mid-central vowel, similar to the sound in "hut" or "cut". The final consonant /g/ is pronounced like the letter G in "go". Together, these sounds create the word "jug", which refers to a cylindrical container with a handle and often used for storing liquids like water or milk.

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Common Misspellings
Etymology
Idioms
Similar spelling words
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JUG Meaning and Definition

  1. A jug is a narrow-necked container, usually rounded, used primarily for holding and pouring liquids. It is typically made of glass, pottery, or plastic, and may have a handle that facilitates the pouring process. The shape of a jug helps to control the flow of liquid when it is being poured and ensures little to no spillage.

    Jugs come in various sizes, ranging from small versions used for individual servings to larger ones designed for storing and serving beverages at group gatherings. They are commonly used for storing water, milk, juice, and other liquids, both in households and commercial settings.

    In addition to its functional purpose, jugs can also have aesthetic value. Many glass jugs, for instance, are designed with intricate patterns or decorative elements that enhance their visual appeal and make them suitable for display. Some jugs also feature lids or stoppers to prevent the contents from spilling or spoiling.

    The term "jug" can also be used metaphorically to describe a person's physical build, particularly when referring to a sturdy or robust individual. It may also be used colloquially to denote a large amount or quantity of something, such as "a jug of coins" or "a jug of jewels."

  2. • A vessel with a handle for holding drink, generally swelling out in the middle, and having a narrow mouth.
    • To emit or pour forth the sound of jug, as the nightingale; to stew, as in a jug or a jar placed in boiling water.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for JUG

Etymology of JUG

The word "jug" is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "jugge" during the 14th century. "Jugge" was derived from the Old French word "jue" or "joug", which means a container for liquids. The Old French term, in turn, is believed to have come from the Latin word "jugum", meaning yoke or jug. The connection between "jugum" and a container is thought to be because jugs were originally made from the rounded ends of cattle yokes, which were hollowed out to create a vessel for holding liquids. Over time, the word "jug" evolved to refer to a specific type of container, typically with a handle and a narrow neck, used for serving or storing fluids like water, milk, or alcohol.

Idioms with the word JUG

  • jug wine "Jug wine" is an idiom that refers to inexpensive, mass-produced wine typically sold in large jugs or bottles. It is often associated with lower-quality or generic wines that are not as carefully crafted or aged as higher-end wines.
  • put a/the plug in the jug The idiom "put a/the plug in the jug" refers to the act of quitting or stopping alcohol consumption, particularly when someone struggles with alcohol addiction. It implies taking measures to abstain from drinking and maintaining sobriety.
  • jug ears "Jug ears" is an idiom used to describe someone who has large or protruding ears. It refers to ears that resemble the shape or size of a jug, which is a container with a wide and round opening and a narrower neck.
  • jug up
  • jug-eared The idiom "jug-eared" is used to describe someone who has large ears that stick out prominently from their head. It is often used in a humorous or teasing way to describe someone with this physical characteristic.
  • federal jug A slang term for prison or a federal prison.

Similar spelling words for JUG

Plural form of JUG is JUGS

Conjugate verb Jug

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have jugged
you would have jugged
he/she/it would have jugged
we would have jugged
they would have jugged
I would have jug
you would have jug
he/she/it would have jug
we would have jug
they would have jug

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been jugging
you would have been jugging
he/she/it would have been jugging
we would have been jugging
they would have been jugging

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would jug
you would jug
he/she/it would jug
we would jug
they would jug

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be jugging
you would be jugging
he/she/it would be jugging
we would be jugging
they would be jugging

FUTURE

I will jug
you will jug
he/she/it will jug
we will jug
they will jug

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be jugging
you will be jugging
he/she/it will be jugging
we will be jugging
they will be jugging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have jugged
you will have jugged
he/she/it will have jugged
we will have jugged
they will have jugged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been jugging
you will have been jugging
he/she/it will have been jugging
we will have been jugging
they will have been jugging

IMPERATIVE

you jug
we let´s jug

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to jug

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was jugging
you were jugging
he/she/it was jugging
we were jugging
they were jugging

PAST PARTICIPLE

jugged

PAST PERFECT

I had jugged
you had jugged
he/she/it had jugged
we had jugged
they had jugged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been jugging
you had been jugging
he/she/it had been jugging
we had been jugging
they had been jugging

PRESENT

I jug
you jug
he/she/it jugs
we jug
they jug

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am jugging
you are jugging
he/she/it is jugging
we are jugging
they are jugging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

jugging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have jugged
you have jugged
he/she/it has jugged
we have jugged
they have jugged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been jugging
you have been jugging
he/she/it has been jugging
we have been jugging
they have been jugging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it jug

SIMPLE PAST

I jugged
you jugged
he/she/it jugged
we jugged
they jugged

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