jamming
Jamming (noun) means the act of blocking or getting something stuck. Example: “The jamming of the printer held up the whole office.”
How to use jamming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of something getting stuck, or musicians playing together informally.
Word forms
more jamming comparative, jammings plural, most jamming superlative
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The _____ of the printer held up the whole office.
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Rhymes for jamming
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What does “jamming” mean?
The word “jamming” means the act of blocking or getting something stuck. In plain terms, either the act of something getting stuck, or musicians playing together informally.
How do you pronounce “jamming”?
“Jamming” is pronounced JA-mihng (/ˈd͡ʒæmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “jamming” in a sentence?
Here is “jamming” used in a sentence: “The jamming of the printer held up the whole office.”
What part of speech is “jamming”?
“Jamming” is a noun.
Is “jamming” a common word?
“Jamming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “jamming” have?
“Jamming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of blocking or getting something stuck.
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