(Australia) , a flowering tree species from Australia.
(Australia) , a flowering tree species from Australia.
Althought this species of Shrike-Thrush is very common in this district, I have so far only seen one other nest, and that was about 10 feet from the ground, built in the fork of a jam-tree, and contained two fresh eggs on the 21st Octobe…
Jam-tree is regional slang with variable meaning, possibly Caribbean origin. Best to check local context before using. If your kid uses it constantly, ask them where they first heard it, not to police their speech but to understand which online community they are in. Most slang of this kind moves through TikTok and group chats, so seeing it in your child's vocabulary just means they are plugged into normal teen internet culture.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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Jam-tree is regional slang with variable meaning, possibly Caribbean origin. Best to check local context before using. If your kid uses it constantly, ask them where they first heard it, not to police their speech but to understand which online community they are in. Most slang of this kind moves through TikTok and group chats, so seeing it in your child's vocabulary just means they are plugged into normal teen internet culture.
Jam-tree is uncommon regional slang with variable meaning depending on community. Use only when context makes the meaning clear. Formal equivalent: depends on intended sense. Common non-native mistake: assuming a universal meaning. Always verify in local context. Read or listen to the word in context several times before trying it yourself; the right register is harder to learn than the dictionary meaning.
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(AU) The jujube tree.