juice

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Informal

n. an informal word for electricity or power.

n. electrical energy or power, particularly when used to operate a device or vehicle.

“My phone is almost dead; do you have a charger so I can get some juice?”

“The electric car was running low on juice, so they had to find a high-speed charging station before continuing the mountain climb.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Politics Slang

n. power, influence, or respect in a social or professional group.

n. social or political influence; the ability to exert power or command respect within a specific hierarchy.

“He has a lot of juice at the record label and can get you an audition.”

“In that city, you need a lobbyist with real juice if you want your development project to be approved by the council.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Sports Slang

n. drugs that athletes sometimes use to make their muscles bigger or perform better.

n. anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs used illegally in sports.

“The cyclist was stripped of his medals after testing positive for the juice.”

“Rumours circulated that the heavyweight champion had been on the juice during his rapid physical transformation over the summer.”

B1 · Intermediate Cooking

v. to squeeze the liquid out of fruit or vegetables.

v. to extract the juice from fruit or vegetables, often using a machine.

“It is much cheaper to juice your own oranges than to buy bottled drinks.”

“The health bar specializes in juicing organic kale and ginger for their signature wellness shots.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to make something more exciting or powerful.

v. to increase the power, excitement, or energy of something; often used with 'up'.

“The band played a fast song to juice up the crowd before the main event.”

“The marketing team decided to juice up the campaign with celebrity endorsements to attract a younger demographic.”