gravy

[ grey-vee ]

noun

, plural gra·vies.

1. the fat and juices that drip from cooking meat, often thickened, seasoned, flavored, etc., and used as a sauce for meat, potatoes, rice, etc.
2. Slang.
   1. profit or money easily obtained or received unexpectedly.
   2. money illegally or dishonestly acquired, especially through graft.
3. something advantageous or valuable that is received or obtained as a benefit beyond what is due or expected.

gravy

/ ˈɡreɪvɪ /

noun

1. 1. the juices that exude from meat during cooking
   2. the sauce made by thickening and flavouring such juices
2. slang.
   money or gain acquired with little effort, esp above that needed for ordinary living
3. slang.
   wonderful; excellent

   it's all gravy

Word History and Origins

Origin of gravy¹

1350–1400; 1905–10 gravy fordef 2; Middle English gravé, gravey < Old French gravé, perhaps misreading of grané (compare grain spice) < Latin granātus full of grains. See grain, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of gravy¹

C14: from Old French gravé, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

“Somebody would open up a can, for example, meats and gravy,” she says.

From BBC

Everything else is gravy from now on.’

From Los Angeles Times

The four-week partnership, which was announced alongside the book’s release, allows fans to cook up several recipes, including Fried Chicken & Gravy, Sirloin Steak with Blue Cheese Butter, Country Fried Trout and more.

From Salon

So it’s all gravy for Republicans?

From Los Angeles Times

"This ball flew over me and I saw Karl-Heinz Rummenigge - he looked like an acrobat. He jumped and did this overhead kick. I just watched it flash past the post and Nigel and I were looking at each other thinking: 'This is different gravy.'"

From BBC

Related Words

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