J

(13 words)

jam

noun

[ C ] something that is stuck in a machine, or that prevents the parts of a machine from moving:

verb

[ I or T ] to be, or make something, unable to move:

[ T + adv/prep ] to fill a place completely:

noun [ U ] usually disapproving

special words and phrases that are used by particular groups of people, especially in their work:

noun [ C or U ]

a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want:

noun [ C ]

informal a bar or restaurant that serves food and drink at low prices:

adverb

in a way that belongs to or is shared between two or more people:

noun

[ S ] informal a person or thing that is very bad or silly:

noun [ C ]

a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject:

also to judge by/from

used to express the reasons why you have a particular opinion:

noun

[ U ] things that are considered to be of no use or value, or of low quality:

noun [ U ]

letters or emails, usually advertising products or services, that are sent to people although they have not asked to receive them

noun [ C, + sing/pl verb ]

a group of people chosen to decide the winner of a competition

adjective

having a good reason for something:

adjective

formal or specialized law relating to a young person who is not yet old enough to be considered an adult: