Jam-jar

Jam-jar

JAM-JAR /ˈjam-jar/
Noun London

Car.

Example Sentences

"Nice jam-jar you got there."
"Just bought a new jam-jar."

Etymology & History

Rhymes with "car". Household item rhyming slang from the early-mid 20th century when cars became more common.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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