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Jam jar
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(Cockney rhyming slang) a car; an automobile
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
jam jars
What does "jam jar" mean in Cockney rhyming slang?
The structure uses the rhyming pair "jam jar" to stand for "car," following the typical Cockney pattern of replacing a word with a phrase that rhymes with it. It is used in Cockney rhyming slang (London, UK) to mean a car or automobile, often shortened to just "jam." People typically say "I'm taking the jam jar to work" or "Nice jam you've got there." The term originated in mid 20th century London rhyming slang, and remains a recognizable example, though less common than "motor" or "wheels."
Examples
He just bought a new jam jar.
