juco

noun

ju·​co ˈjü-ˌkō How to pronounce juco (audio)
plural jucos
: junior college
also : an athlete at a junior college

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There’s a lot of optimism about juco transfer Waymond Jordan. — Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 The waiver was granted to former juco players after the NCAA was sued by former juco and Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia for extra eligibility. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

junior college

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of juco was in 1939

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“Juco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juco. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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