jam

noun
/ˈd͡ʒæm/

A difficult situation.

Other meanings

A blockage, congestion, or immobilization.
“a jam on the 101 South, blocking the two right lanes [radio report]”
An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.

Synonyms

fix
hole
mess
pickle

Example sentences

“They organize jam sessions every weekend.”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0
“It isn't my jam.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0

Word history

From Middle English "chammen".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “jam” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.