I. ˈjüs noun
Etymology: Middle English jus, from Anglo-French, broth, juice, from Latin; akin to Old Norse ostr cheese, Greek zymē leaven, Sanskrit yūṣa broth
Date: 14th century
1. : the extractable fluid contents of cells or tissues
2.
a. plural : the natural fluids of an animal body
b. : the liquid or moisture contained in something
3.
a. : the inherent quality of a thing : essence
b. : strength , vigor , vitality
pioneers…full of juice and jests — Sinclair Lewis
4. : a medium (as electricity or gasoline) that supplies power
5. slang : liquor
6. slang : exorbitant interest exacted of a borrower under the threat of violence
7. slang : influence , clout
8. : a motivating, inspiring, or enabling force or factor
creative juice s
• juice·less ˈjüs-ləs adjective
II. transitive verb
( juiced ; juic·ing )
Date: 1603
1. : to add juice to
2. : to extract the juice of