In AAVE, an eye jammy is a punch to the eye or the black eye that results from one. Jammy here likely relates to jam — something being forced or jammed into a space. The phrase is vivid and physical, describing both the act (hitting someone in the eye) and the aftermath (the bruised, swollen result). It appears in urban vernacular and hip-hop contexts.
He came to school with an eye jammy and wouldn't say where he got it.
"eye jammy" means: In AAVE, an eye jammy is a punch to the eye or the black eye that results from one. Jammy here likely relates to jam — something being force.... It carries a violent or aggressive reference, so it is worth noting the context. In most cases the word is used jokingly or for emphasis rather than as a sign of real intent. A calm question about where it was heard is usually all that is needed; pay more attention to behaviour and tone than to the word itself.
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"eye jammy" means: In AAVE, an eye jammy is a punch to the eye or the black eye that results from one. Jammy here likely relates to jam — something being force.... It carries a violent or aggressive reference, so it is worth noting the context. In most cases the word is used jokingly or for emphasis rather than as a sign of real intent. A calm question about where it was heard is usually all that is needed; pay more attention to behaviour and tone than to the word itself.
"eye jammy" means: In AAVE, an eye jammy is a punch to the eye or the black eye that results from one. Jammy here likely relates to jam — something being force.... Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (AAVE) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read
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(AAVE) A punch in the eye, or a black eye.
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