Search Dictionary
Definition of jammy

jammy

/ˈdʒæm.i/
jam · my
JUMP TO:

jammy Lexical Profile

jammy Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Covered with, filled with, or resembling fruit jam in consistency, sweetness, or rich cooked-fruit flavor.

Example

"The toddler left jammy fingerprints all over the kitchen table."

2

British Extremely or undeservedly lucky; fortunate.

Example

"He scored a jammy goal in the final minute of the match when the ball deflected off the post."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for jammy
Antonyms
View all antonyms for jammy

Word Nuance & Usage

The sense meaning 'lucky' is informal British and Commonwealth slang, often used with mild envy (e.g., 'you jammy dodger'). In wine tasting globally, 'jammy' is a standard descriptive term for wines with concentrated, cooked-fruit flavors.

• Rhymes for jammy

• Nearby Words

jammed
jammer
jammies
jammy
jamon
jampacked
jampot

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jammy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jammy
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.