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Jam

जाम
jam

Jam (जाम) is a Persian-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a type of fruit preserve or traffic jam in Hindi. In crosswords it is the 3-letter answer JAM (3).

Appears as an answer in MG Mini #1159.

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Meaning & usage

In Hindi, 'jam' can refer to a fruit preserve similar to jam in English. It is also colloquially used to describe a traffic jam. The word is derived from the Persian word 'jam,' which also means a fruit preserve.

In a sentence

We were stuck in a jam on our way to the market.

Jam as a crossword answer

Jam is a 3-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A type of fruit preserve or traffic jam in Hindi” (3)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #1159

Category: General Origin: Persian Script: Hindi

Related words

  • Jhakaas — A colloquial term meaning 'awesome' or 'fantastic' in Mumbai slang.
  • Jaasti — A Kannada word meaning 'more' or 'excess'.
  • Rakjhak — Nuisance, Chaos
  • Maal — Goods or merchandise, often used in trade.
  • Samosa — Deep-fried savoury pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas or meat.
  • Arre yaar — An expression of surprise or frustration.

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