Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Jammy

What does it mean?

Used to describe someone who is consistently or undeservedly lucky.

Is it positive or negative?

Positive (but usually said with a bit of envy).

When do you use it?

Used when someone wins something, avoids trouble, or gets exactly what they want by pure luck.

Examples

Example 1: You jammy git! I can’t believe you won that holiday on your first try!

Example 2: That was a very jammy goal in the final minute, but they all count.

Question for you

Who is the most jammy person you know?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Jammy is a great slang term for luck. We work on idiomatic language like this in online English lessons with a British native speaker. For a similar vibe, see Minted. Find out more here.