just so

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌd͡ʒʌst ˈsəʊ/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌd͡ʒʌst ˈsoʊ/

Adverb

just so (not comparable)

1. In the precise manner indicated.

   If you don’t turn the knob just so, the door won’t open.

   • 2024 March 16, Antonia Cundy, “The Opus Dei diaries”, in FT Weekend, page 17:

     Each towel was folded just so. If it wasn't perfect, they did it again.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see just,‎ so

   Your dog is just so friendly.

   I like any flower, just so as it’s real.

Related terms

• just-so story

Further reading

• “just so” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.
• “just so” (US) / “just so” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary.

Anagrams

• jousts