jamming Meaning & Definition
What Does Jamming Mean?
As a verb, jamming means present participle and gerund of jam. As a noun, it means The act or process by which something is jammed. As an adjective, it means Great; awesome.
Jamming: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈd͡ʒæmɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | jam, electronic jamming and ram |
| Plural | jammings |
| Comparative / superlative | more jamming, most jamming |
Jamming Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of jam
Jamming as a Noun
- The act or process by which something is jammed.
The broadcasts' effectiveness was limited by constant jamming.
- The playing of improvisational music.
Jamming with the band is her favorite way to find compositional inspiration.
Jamming as an Adjective
- Great; awesome.
Verb
- To get something stuck in a confined space.
Her poor little baby toe got jammed in the door.
- To brusquely force something into a space; cram, squeeze.
The rush-hour train was jammed with commuters.
- To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up"
A single accident can jam the roads for hours.
- To block or confuse a broadcast signal.
- To throw a pitch at or near the batter's hands.
Jones was jammed by the pitch.
- To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).
- To injure a finger or toe by sudden compression of the digit's tip.
When he tripped on the step he jammed his toe.
- To attempt to score points.
Toughie jammed four times in the second period.
- To bring (a vessel) so close to the wind that half her upper sails are laid aback.
- To give up on a date or some joint endeavour; stand up, chicken out, jam out.
Synonyms of Jamming
Jamming synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Jamming
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Jamming in a Sentence
The broadcasts' effectiveness was limited by constant jamming.
Jamming with the band is her favorite way to find compositional inspiration.
Her poor little baby toe got jammed in the door.
The rush-hour train was jammed with commuters.
A single accident can jam the roads for hours.
Jones was jammed by the pitch.
When he tripped on the step he jammed his toe.
Toughie jammed four times in the second period.
Word Forms & Grammar
jamming
jamming (countable and uncountable, plural jammings)
jamming (comparative more jamming, superlative most jamming)
Words That Rhyme With Jamming
Pronouncing Jamming
You say jamming as //ˈd͡ʒæmɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Jamming
Is jamming a verb or a noun?
Jamming is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is another word for jamming?
You can replace jamming with words such as jam, electronic jamming and ram. See the full list of jamming synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of jamming?
The plural of jamming is jammings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of jamming?
The comparative form is more jamming and the superlative form is most jamming.