Definition

A device or person that prevents or disrupts normal operation, often used in contexts like sports or technology.

Example

The jammer blocked the radio signal, making it impossible to communicate.

Conversation

Did you see that roller derby match last night?

Yeah, it was so exciting! I loved watching the jammer score all those points.

I know, right? The way she maneuvered past the blockers was amazing.

Totally! I can’t wait to see her in the next game.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Jammer → The word 'jammer' is derived from 'jam' (from Middle English 'jamme', meaning to press or squeeze) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A jammer is a person or device that presses or interferes with something, often used in the context of blocking signals or communications.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'presses' or 'squeezes' ('jam') something to interfere with it — that's why a 'jammer' is someone or something that disrupts.

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