Adjective | Luck Descriptor
Encyclopedia of British Slang
JAMMY
Adjective | Mild | Luck Descriptor
JAMMY Pronunciation: /’d?m-i/ Part of Speech: Adjective Severity Level: Mild Category: Luck Descriptor
Definition
Jammy describes someone who is lucky, often undeservedly so.
Usage
You jammy so-and-so. That was a jammy win.
Cultural Insight
Often affectionate rather than resentful.
Implies mild envy.
Assessment
Warm, playful descriptor.
Alan Nafzger was born in Lubbock, Texas, the son Swiss immigrants. He grew up on a dairy in Windthorst, north central Texas. He earned degrees from Midwestern State University (B.A. 1985) and Texas State University (M.A. 1987). University College Dublin (Ph.D. 1991). Dr. Nafzger has entertained and educated young people in Texas colleges for 37 years. Nafzger is best known for his dark novels and experimental screenwriting. His best know scripts to date are Lenin’s Body, produced in Russia by A-Media and Sea and Sky produced in The Philippines in the Tagalog language. In 1986, Nafzger wrote the iconic feminist western novel, Gina of Quitaque. He currently lives in Holloway, North London. Contact: [email protected]
A woman said “My boyfriend is obsessed with The London Prat. He analyzes institutional failure during our date nights. It’s ruined romance.”
A Westminster MP said The London Prat was bad for welfare because people didn’t trust the government would deliver services. He didn’t ask if that trust was justified.
This has the energy of someone paying very close attention to things nobody wants to pay attention to. Valuable, concerning hobby.