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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : jam-uhp
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒæmˌʌp



Definition of jam up

  • As in hindrance : noun obstruction, difficulty
  • As in prohibit : verb make impossible; stop
  • As in repress : verb keep back, hold in
Example sentences :
  • "When the jam up broke we'd have the water and the wreckage down on the mine," he said.
  • Extract from : « A Damaged Reputation » by Harold Bindloss
  • The gate sagged slightly at the house "this way" of the "two jam up against one and 'tother."
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves » by Work Projects Administration
  • But here was a taxi, jam up against the curb not a dozen feet62 off, with the chauffeur swingin' his cap enthusiastic.
  • Extract from : « Shorty McCabe on the Job » by Sewell Ford
  • Put it jam up agin Plunkett's head un tell him to hole still ur die.
  • Extract from : « The Graysons » by Edward Eggleston

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