jammed

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having objects or vehicles packed closely together and unable to move.

  - "The traffic was jammed for hours."
  - "The room was jammed with people."
  - "The shelves were jammed with books."

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Synonyms

ram

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jammed
jammer , matter , scatter

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Variants

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jam , jammed , jammer , jammers , jamming , jams , jam on the brakes , jammed on the brakes , jamming on the brakes , slam on the brakes , slam/jam on the brakes , slammed on the brakes , slamming on the brakes

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'packed together' or 'compacted', from the Old French word 'jammer', meaning 'to squeeze together'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest traffic jam on record lasted for over 12 hours and covered over 100 miles of highway in China.

2. The term 'jammed' is also used in music to describe a live performance that is particularly energetic and improvisational.

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Related Concepts

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1. traffic jam: A large accumulation of vehicles on a road, usually caused by an unexpected obstruction or heavy traffic. Traffic jams can cause significant delays and frustration for drivers.

2. crowd: A large group of people gathered in a particular place, often for a social, cultural, or entertainment event. Crowds can be exciting and energetic, but they can also be overwhelming and uncomfortable.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'jammed' is often used metaphorically to describe a situation where progress is difficult or impossible, such as in traffic jams, crowded concerts, or computer programs that freeze.

How to Memorize "jammed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a traffic jam on a busy highway, with cars bumper-to-bumper and barely moving.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jammed' with the feeling of being stuck or unable to move.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'jammed like sardines' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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