General
jammy
What does jammy mean?
Very lucky, often by a fluke rather than skill.
"You won again? You jammy devil."
Origin
British and Irish slang, from 'jam' (something easy/good).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'jammy' mean?
It means very lucky, especially when the luck is undeserved or comes off by a fluke rather than skill.
Where does 'jammy' come from?
It's British and Irish slang derived from 'jam', meaning something easy or desirable.
Is calling someone a 'jammy devil' an insult?
No — it's usually a light-hearted, half-envious dig at someone's good fortune.
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