Jammy
Slang Term
British
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: Lucky, especially undeservedly
走运的，尤其是不该走运的
Suertudo, especialmente sin merecerlo
ラッキーな、特に不相応に運がいい
운이 좋은, 특히 과분하게 운이 좋은
Good luck when you don't seem to deserve it.
不配得到却偏偏走了好运。
Tener buena suerte sin parecerlo merecer.
それに値しないのに幸運に恵まれること。
자격이 없어 보이는데도 운이 좋은 것.
Examples
- You jammy sod! 你这个走狗屎运的家伙！¡pedazo de suertudo!この運のいいやつめ！이 운 좋은 녀석!
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒæmi/
Usage Guide
Context: luck
Tone: envious
✓ Do Say
- Jammy beggar走运的家伙suertudo運のいいやつ운 좋은 녀석
✗ Don't Say
- British英式英语表达Expresión británicaイギリス英語の表現영국식 표현
Common Mistakes
- Not about actual jam
Origin & History
From 'jam' meaning something good.
Cultural Context
Era: 20th century
Generation: All ages UK
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: British expressions
Regional notes: British.
Variations
JammyJammy dodger
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