jammy

American  

[jam-ee] / ˈdʒæm i /

adjective

jammier, jammiest

1. British Informal. very lucky.

2. British Informal. pleasant; easy; desirable.

   He has a jammy job.

3. covered or filled with jam.

   jammy doughnuts.

4. tasting like or having the consistency of jam: jammy soft-boiled eggs.

   a sweet and jammy wine that tastes like cooked berries;

   jammy soft-boiled eggs.

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jammy British  

/ ˈdʒæmɪ /

adjective

1. covered with or tasting like jam

2. slang lucky

   jammy so-and-sos!

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Etymology

Origin of jammy

First recorded in 1850–55; apparently jam ² + -y ¹; compare the idioms to have jam on it “to have something easy”; real jam, pure jam “something easy or pleasant”

Example Sentences

Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until the berries have burst and turned jammy.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Stir in the pico de gallo and cook for 4–5 minutes, until softened and jammy.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Add the jammy egg pieces last, tucking them in with care so their custardy centers remain visible.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Promise of the Real could get pretty jammy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

As he spoke he lifted Baby into his arms, ignoring the jammy little fingers, laid a hand on Mollie's head, and looked round inquiringly for his missing daughter.

From The Happy Adventurers by Middleton, Lydia Miller