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gravy
[grey-vee]
noun
plural
graviesthe fat and juices that drip from cooking meat, often thickened, seasoned, flavored, etc., and used as a sauce for meat, potatoes, rice, etc.
Slang.
profit or money easily obtained or received unexpectedly.
money illegally or dishonestly acquired, especially through graft.
something advantageous or valuable that is received or obtained as a benefit beyond what is due or expected.
gravy
/ ˈɡɪɪ /
noun
the juices that exude from meat during cooking
the sauce made by thickening and flavouring such juices
slangmoney or gain acquired with little effort, esp above that needed for ordinary living
slangwonderful; excellent
it's all gravy
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gravy1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gravy1
Example Sentences
One of my favorite lazy breakfasts, picked up from childhood summers in the Carolinas, was a bowl of cheesy grits topped with tomato gravy and a lush, freshly burst egg yolk.
Ms Patterson told the court she had served up the food and instructed her guests to grab a plate themselves as she finished preparing gravy.
There’s wine, children, arguments over whether it’s called sauce or gravy and a yellow-and-white gingham Mr. Coffee percolator — just like the one that sat in my grandmother’s kitchen.
“If you are an illegal immigrant, you should leave now. The gravy train is over. While this subpoena focuses only on Los Angeles County — it is just the beginning.”
I paired mine with eggplant puree, crispy zucchini, roasted potatoes and a rich, well-seasoned gravy.
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