adj
Uncommon
jammed
Jammed (adj) means Stuck fast and unable to move. Example: “The drawer was jammed shut and wouldn't budge.”
adj
1
Stuck fast and unable to move.
"How to treat a jammed finger or toe."
"The drawer was jammed shut and wouldn't budge."
"The window is jammed shut."
"The printer is still jammed. Make sure that all the jammed paper is removed."
2
Extremely crowded or packed full.
"The subway car was jammed with commuters during rush hour."
How to use jammed
Learner’s notesIn 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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