Jammed: meaning, definitions and examples

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jammed

 

[ dʒamd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a tight spot

To be stuck or immobilized in a particular place or situation.

Synonyms

immobilized, stuck, trapped

Examples of usage

  • The car got jammed in the narrow alley and couldn't move.
  • I got jammed in traffic and was late for the meeting.
Context #2 | Noun

food

A sweet spread made from fruit boiled with sugar and pectin.

Synonyms

jelly, preserve, spread

Examples of usage

  • She spread jam on her toast for breakfast.
  • The jar of strawberry jam was almost empty.

Translations

Translations of the word "jammed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entupido

🇮🇳 जाम

🇩🇪 verstopft

🇮🇩 macet

🇺🇦 заблокований

🇵🇱 zablokowany

🇯🇵 詰まった (つまった)

🇫🇷 encombré

🇪🇸 atascado

🇹🇷 tıkalı

🇰🇷 막힌 (막힌)

🇸🇦 مزدحم

🇨🇿 zablokovaný

🇸🇰 zablokovaný

🇨🇳 堵塞的 (dǔsè de)

🇸🇮 zastavljen

🇮🇸 stíflaður

🇰🇿 бітелген

🇬🇪 დატვირთული (datvirthuli)

🇦🇿 tıxanmış

🇲🇽 atascado

Word origin

The word 'jammed' originated from the Middle English word 'jammen', which means 'to press, squeeze'. It evolved over time to refer to being stuck or immobilized. The noun form of 'jam' as a sweet spread dates back to the early 18th century, derived from the verb sense of 'jam' in the context of pressing fruit with sugar.

See also: jam, jams.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,050, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.