federal jug

federal jug

slang A federal prison. He definitely seems hardened by his time in the federal jug. You've gotta get me cleared of these charges—I can't go to the federal jug! A: "Did you hear that the new guy has done time in the federal jug?" B: "Are you serious? What was his crime?"

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federal jug

n. a federal prison. (see also jug.) Lefty is fresh and sweet—just out of the federal jug.

See also: federal, jug

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