adj
jammy
JAM-ee
Jammy (adj) means Covered in or tasting of jam. Example: “The kids came inside with jammy fingers from the toast.”
adj
1
Covered in or tasting of jam.
"The kids came inside with jammy fingers from the toast."
2
British informal: lucky, especially in an undeserved way.
"That was a jammy goal — it deflected off two defenders before going in."
How to use jammy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSticky with jam, or (mainly British slang) unfairly lucky.
When to use it
The "lucky" sense is informal British slang, rarely used in American English.
Common pairings
jammy fingers
a jammy win
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Word forms
- Plural
- jammies
- Comparative
- jammier
- Superlative
- jammiest
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Etymology
Formed from "jam" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."
Rhymes for jammy
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What does “jammy” mean?
The word “jammy” means covered in or tasting of jam. In plain terms, sticky with jam, or (mainly British slang) unfairly lucky.
How do you pronounce “jammy”?
“Jammy” is pronounced JAM-ee (/ˈd͡ʒæm.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “jammy” in a sentence?
Here is “jammy” used in a sentence: “The kids came inside with jammy fingers from the toast.”
What part of speech is “jammy”?
“Jammy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “jammy” have?
“Jammy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered in or tasting of jam.
