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Definition of: jawbone
(jô′bōn′) noun
One of the bones of the jaw; especially, the mandible.
—v.t. ·boned, ·bon·ing U.S. Slang
1. To urge vigorously; especially, to urge to abide voluntarily by price or wage guidelines fixed by government.
—v.i.
2. To argue vigorously.
—adjective U.S. Slang Based on voluntary compliance.
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