jugful

noun

jug·​ful ˈjəg-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce jugful (audio)
1
: as much as a jug will hold
2
: a great deal
used in the phrase not by a jugful

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jugful was in 1831

Dictionary Entries Near jugful

Cite this Entry

“Jugful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jugful. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

jugful

noun
jug·​ful ˈjəg-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce jugful (audio)
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