juice
juice
(js) noun
1.
a. A fluid naturally contained in plant or animal tissue: fruit juice; meat braised in its own juices. b. A bodily secretion: digestive juices. c. The liquid contained in something that is chiefly solid.
2. A substance or quality that imparts identity and vitality; essence.
3. Slang. Vigorous life; vitality.
4. Slang. Political power or influence; clout.
5. Slang. a. Electric current. b. Fuel for an engine.
6. Slang. Funds; money.
7. Slang. Alcoholic drink; liquor.
8. Slang. Racy or scandalous gossip.
verb
, transitive
juiced, juicing, juices
To extract the juice from.
verb
, intransitive
Slang. To drink alcoholic beverages excessively.
phrasal verb.
juice up Slang
To give energy, spirit, or interest to.
[Middle English jus, from Old French, from Latin iūs.]