Looking for the meaning of the word JAMMED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of JAMMED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Jam
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 18th century: probably symbolic; compare with jag and cram
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʒam
Dialects: British English
Definition:
squeeze or pack tightly into a specified space
Short Definition:squeeze or pack tightly
Examples:- four of us were jammed in one compartment
- people jammed their belongings into cars
- mum, dad, and I jammed into the pickup truck
Definition:
become or make unable to move or work due to a part seizing up or becoming stuck
Short Definition:become unable to move or work
Examples:- the photocopier jammed
- the doors were jammed open
Definition:
improvise with other musicians, especially in jazz or blues
Short Definition:improvise with other musicians
Examples:- he had the opportunity to jam with Atlanta blues musicians
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