Definition of joy

joy    

noun - uncountable

• success. Usually used in the negative, as "No joy."

                                                     
  
                                                                                                     
  
  Citation from Rookie Blue, "Signals Crossed", Season 1 Episode 4 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  Last edited on Mar 22 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 20 2010.

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Other terms relating to 'joy':
bundle of joy	Definitions include: a baby.
joy juice	Definitions include: semen.
joy ride	Definitions include: a reckless ride taken in a (usually stolen) automobile.
no joy	Definitions include: "unsuccessful".
(one's) pride and joy	Definitions include: something one is extremely proud of and which gives one joy, especially one's children.

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