proper noun
General Slang
Jewels
JOOLZ · proper noun · informal
Chicago shorthand for the Jewel-Osco grocery chain.
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Definitions
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The Chicago way of referring to the Jewel or Jewel-Osco supermarket, often with an added possessive 's.'
“I'm running to Jewels for some pop.”
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Jewels In A Sentence
I'm running to Jewels for some pop.
Origin & Usage
Local clipping of the Jewel-Osco chain name.
People Also Ask
What is Jewels in Chicago?
It is the local shorthand for the Jewel or Jewel-Osco supermarket chain, often said with an added 's.'
Why do Chicagoans add an 's' to Jewel?
It is a regional speech habit that turns the store name Jewel into 'Jewels' in everyday talk.
Is Jewels a specific store?
Yes, it refers to the Jewel-Osco grocery chain common throughout the Chicago area.
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