Jams Word Meaning

early 18th century: probably symbolic; compare with jag and cram

squeeze or pack tightly into a specified space

squeeze or pack tightly

• four of us were jammed in one compartment
• people jammed their belongings into cars
• mum, dad, and I jammed into the pickup truck

become or make unable to move or work due to a part seizing up or becoming stuck

become unable to move or work

• the photocopier jammed
• the doors were jammed open

improvise with other musicians, especially in jazz or blues

improvise with other musicians

• he had the opportunity to jam with Atlanta blues musicians

an instance of a thing seizing or becoming stuck

instance of thing jamming

• paper jams

an awkward situation or predicament

awkward situation

• I'm in a jam

an improvised performance by a group of musicians, especially in jazz or blues.

improvised performance by group of musicians