Malay · Food & Drink
jus
Juice
Beginnernoun
Definition
A drink made from pressed fruit.
Example
Saya nak jus oren.
I want an orange juice.
Etymology
'Jus' is derived from the English word 'juice' and has been adopted into Malay due to globalization and the influence of English on Malaysian culinary language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jus' is more commonly used in informal contexts, particularly in menus and casual conversation, often associated with beverages.