Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jamming

verb/noun

/ˈdʒæmɪŋ/

Definition

The act of obstructing or interfering with a signal or transmission.

Examples

The radio jamming caused the broadcast to become inaudible.
We had a great time jamming together at the music festival.
His thoughts were jamming up the conversation with too much information.

Meaning

Jamming refers to the deliberate transmission of radio signals that disrupt communication by overwhelming the target frequency. It can also describe unwelcome hindrances in other contexts, such as music where musicians play in an improvised manner together.