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jam
1[jam]
verb (used with object)
to press, squeeze, or wedge tightly between bodies or surfaces, so that motion or extrication is made difficult or impossible.
The ship was jammed between two rocks.
to bruise or crush by squeezing.
She jammed her hand in the door.
to fill too tightly; cram.
He jammed the suitcase with clothing.
to press, push, or thrust violently, as into a confined space or against some object.
She jammed her foot on the brake.
to fill or block up by crowding; pack or obstruct.
Crowds jammed the doors.
to put or place in position with a violent gesture (often followed byon ).
He jammed his hat on and stalked out of the room.
to make (something) unworkable by causing parts to become stuck, blocked, caught, displaced, etc..
to jam a lock.
Radio.
to interfere with (radio signals or the like) by sending out other signals of approximately the same frequency.
(of radio signals or the like) to interfere with (other signals).
Music.to play (a piece) in a freely improvised, swinging way; jazz up.
to jam both standard tunes and the classics.
Nautical.to head (a sailing ship) as nearly as possible into the wind without putting it in stays or putting it wholly aback.
verb (used without object)
to become stuck, wedged, fixed, blocked, etc..
This door jams easily.
to press or push, often violently, as into a confined space or against one another.
They jammed into the elevator.
(of a machine, part, etc.) to become unworkable, as through the wedging or displacement of a part.
Music.to participate in a jam session.
to collaborate informally, freely, and creatively with others.
Our department was jamming on a customer project and didn't have time to prep a demo for the conference.
Slang.
to make good progress; do well.
Working alone is awesome when I’m jamming on a project that I love.
to thoroughly like or enjoy something.
The colors came out rather well, but I'm just not jamming on the actual image.
noun
the act of jamming or the state of being jammed.
a mass of objects, vehicles, etc., jammed together or otherwise unable to move except slowly.
a log jam; a traffic jam.
Informal.a difficult or embarrassing situation; fix.
He got himself into a jam with his boss.
Music.
a piece of music.
On November 18, the 16-year-old star dropped her new jam, marking an evolution in her sound and style.
Slang.
something that one particularly likes, enjoys, or does well: Since math is not my jam, I’ll let y’all figure out the rest.
Seriously, a huge meat patty and garlic fries are pretty much my jam after a day outside.
Since math is not my jam, I’ll let y’all figure out the rest.
something that one finds pleasant or easy.
Life isn't all jam for me just now.
a contest, meeting, or conference at which people collaborate informally, freely, and creatively.
People from 158 countries registered for the jam and shared their ideas for action to improve the quality of life in the world’s cities.
jam
2[jam]
noun
a preserve of whole fruit, slightly crushed, boiled with sugar.
strawberry jam.
Jam.
3abbreviation
Jamaica.
jam
1/ æ /
verb
(tr) to cram or wedge into or against something
to jam paper into an incinerator
(tr) to crowd or pack
cars jammed the roads
to make or become stuck or locked
the switch has jammed
to activate suddenly (esp in the phrase jam on the brakes )
(tr) to block; congest
to jam the drain with rubbish
(tr) to crush, bruise, or squeeze; smash
radio to prevent the clear reception of (radio communications or radar signals) by transmitting other signals on the same frequency
slang(intr) to play in a jam session
noun
a crowd or congestion in a confined space
a traffic jam
the act of jamming or the state of being jammed
informala difficult situation; predicament
to help a friend out of a jam
See jam session
jam
2/ æ /
noun
a preserve containing fruit, which has been boiled with sugar until the mixture sets
slangsomething desirable
you want jam on it
the principle of living for the moment
Jam.
3abbreviation
Jamaica
Bible James
Other 51Թ Forms
- jamlike adjective
- jammy adjective
- ˈᲹ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of jam1
Origin of jam2
Idioms and Phrases
put on jam, to adopt a self-important manner or use affected speech.
Example Sentences
He would like to see the juice and jam business developed, to provide the industry with another source of income.
That is the jam that people such as Ava and people in that age group, you hear it, you on the dance floor, and it would make you act out at work.
There is jam in here but it will take time to spread and the results will take longer than tomorrow.
“It’s not going to be amazing or anything, but I think at times it’s getting a little bit of life on it, making making guys foul some pitches get jammed a little bit.”
The group added that the vessel had earlier experienced temporary signal jamming, causing its location to appear near Jordan.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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