General
jamar
What does jamar mean?
To eat; 'jama' is the food itself. 'Jamar un cable' = to be dead broke.
"Vamos a jamar algo antes de salir."
Origin
Cuban Spanish, of uncertain origin.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'jamar' mean?
It's Cuban slang for 'to eat.' The related noun 'jama' means the food itself.
What does 'jamar un cable' mean?
It's an idiom meaning to be dead broke or going through very hard times.
Is 'jamar' used outside Cuba?
It's most associated with Cuban Spanish, though similar slang for eating exists in other Spanish varieties.
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