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Dug vs Jug - What's the difference?

dug | jug |

As nouns the difference between dug and jug

is that dug is mammary gland on domestic mammal containing more than two breasts while jug is a serving vessel or container, circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, a handle and often a stopper or top.

As verbs the difference between dug and jug

is that dug is past tense of dig while jug is to stew in an earthenware jug etc.

dug

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (chiefly, in the plural) on domestic mammal containing more than two breasts.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (dig)

    • Anagrams

    * English irregular past participles English irregular simple past forms ----

    jug

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A serving vessel or container, circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, a handle and often a stopper or top.
  • The amount that a jug can hold.
  • (slang) Jail.
  • (vulgar, slang, chiefly, in the plural) A woman's breasts.
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  • (New Zealand) A kettle.

    • Derived terms

    * jug band * jug ears * measuring jug

    External links

    * (wikipedia "jug")

    Verb

    (jugg)
  • To stew in an earthenware jug etc.
    • jugged hare
  • (slang) To put into jail.
  • To utter a sound like "jug", as certain birds do, especially the nightingale.
  • (of quails or partridges) To nestle or collect together in a covey.