jam

Definitions

• A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
• (countable) A difficult situation.
• (countable) Blockage, congestion.
• (countable) An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.
• (countable) A song; a track.
• (countable) An informal event where people brainstorm and collaborate on projects.
• (uncountable) That which one particularly prefers, desires, enjoys, or cares about.
• (countable) A difficult situation for a pitcher or defending team.
• (countable) A forceful dunk.
• (countable) A play during which points can be scored.
• (climbing) Any of several maneuvers requiring wedging of an extremity into a tight space.
• (UK) luck.
• (slang) sexual relations or the contemplation of them.