Jammer

/ˈdʒæm.ər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A device used to disrupt or interfere with the transmission of radio, television, or other electronic signals.

The police used a jammer to prevent the suspect from communicating with his associates.

A person who jams or obstructs something, especially in a physical context.

The jammer was quickly apprehended after trying to block the traffic at the intersection.

A type of clothing, specifically a pair of pants or clothing worn for ease of movement, especially in skateboarding or snowboarding contexts.

He wore his favorite jammer pants while skating at the park.

Derived from the verb 'jam', meaning to block or hinder.

jam-packed

Completely filled or crowded.

jam session

An informal gathering of musicians to play together.

traffic jam

A situation where vehicles are congested and unable to move.

block

To obstruct or prevent passage.

interference

The act of hindering or obstructing.

disruption

Disturbance that interrupts an event.

A person who meddles or interferes unnecessarily.

Don't be a jammer and let them work it out on their own.

In radio context, a jammer is an operator who disrupts communications.

That guy is such a jammer, always messing with the radio frequencies.