Gravy Definition & Meaning

gravy
noun
  1. a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats
  2. the seasoned but not thickened juices that drip from cooking meats; often a little water is added
  3. a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line"

"Gravy" in song lyrics

See how gravy is used in real songs:

  • "Divine understanding the life, it's all gravy"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday
  • "see i got that private stock the personal vat with the broth and gravy"
    Aceyalone — Arhythamaticulas
  • "This time me and my whip don forget the gravy"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto f/ Shag Nasty — Da Whip

Usage tips for "gravy"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gravy" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gravy to find words that pair well.

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