county
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A jail operated by a county government.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He can't come; he's up in the county for agg assault.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “county” mean?
A jail operated by a county government.
Is “county” formal or informal?
county is generally slang.