adj Uncommon

jammed

Jammed (adj) means Stuck fast and unable to move. Example: “The drawer was jammed shut and wouldn't budge.”

adj

Stuck fast and unable to move.

"The drawer was jammed shut and wouldn't budge."

Extremely crowded or packed full.

"The subway car was jammed with commuters during rush hour."

How to use jammed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStuck in place, or packed tightly full of people or things.

Common pairings

jammed shut jammed with people

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What does “jammed” mean?

The word “jammed” means stuck fast and unable to move. In plain terms, stuck in place, or packed tightly full of people or things.

How do you use “jammed” in a sentence?

Here is “jammed” used in a sentence: “The drawer was jammed shut and wouldn't budge.”

What part of speech is “jammed”?

“Jammed” is an adjective.

Is “jammed” a common word?

“Jammed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “jammed” have?

“Jammed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: stuck fast and unable to move.

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