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Definition of jailbreaker

jailbreaker

/ˈdʒeɪlˌbreɪkɚ/
jail · break · er
Plural:jailbreakers
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jailbreaker Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who modifies a smartphone or other electronic device to remove restrictions imposed by the manufacturer or operator, typically to allow the installation of unauthorized software.

Example

"The skilled jailbreaker found a way to customize the phone's operating system beyond its factory settings."

2

A prisoner who forcibly escapes from a jail or prison.

Example

"Police set up roadblocks across the county in an effort to apprehend the notorious jailbreaker."

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• Rhymes for jailbreaker

• Nearby Words

jailbait
jailbird
jailbreak
jailbreaker
jailer
jailhouse
jaipur

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jailbreaker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jailbreaker
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