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jam (uncountable and countable; plural: jams)

  1. (British, Aus) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to set, often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
  2. (regarding traffic or logs) Congestion.
  3. In popular music, an impromptu informal performance or rehearsal.
  4. (basketball) A forceful dunk.
  5. A difficult situation.
    I'm in a bit of a jam right now. Can you help me out?

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Verb

to jam (jammed, jammed)


Malay

Noun

jam

  1. clock
  2. hour

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The noun "jam" has four senses: The verb "jam" has seven senses:

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