the fat and juices that drip from cooking meat, often thickened, seasoned, flavored, etc., and used as a sauce for meat, potatoes, rice, etc.

Slang .

profit or money easily obtained or received unexpectedly.

money illegally or dishonestly acquired, esp. through graft.

something advantageous or valuable that is received or obtained as a benefit beyond what is due or expected.

noun

dressing , juicenotes:gravy initially described a spicy sauce ; gravy now is a souplike addition to meats , sauce is for meat and pastas , etc. , and dressing is reserved for salads (and also means \'stuffing\' in the u.s.) while au jus is \'with natural juices\'