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jamboree

A boisterous or lavish celebration or party.

ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiːDocumented since 1910s1910sSilenthistoricalCurrent117 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~1919 · 1 year of recorded use
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

A boisterous or lavish celebration or party.

Origin: 19th-century American slang. Chosen by Baden-Powell in 1919 for use in the Scout Movement. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

Jamboree means: A boisterous or lavish celebration or party.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.

For ESL learners

jamboree means: A boisterous or lavish celebration or party.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(scouting) A large rally of Scouts or Guides.

: A Calcutta-made pony cart had been standing in front of the manager's bungalow when Raja Singh started on his jamboree.
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  • “🟡 Mater's Junkyard Jamboree: 40 minutes (+29 min.)”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 📉 Baja de 59,90 a 44,95€ 💶 Ahorro: 14,95€ (25%) 🔗 https://amzlink.to/az0RONPSZQBKJ”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I was hiding in the bear. I couldn't afford the jamboree”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Berlin, here we go 🇩🇪 The CENTR Jamboree journey begins tonight with a Welcome Reception hosted by DENIC at the Radisson Collection Hotel. A great start with familiar faces, new connections and good conversations. #DENIC #CENTRJamboree #Berlin #de #CENTR”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I said the same thing when he spoke at the Boy Scout Jamboree in 2017 and started talking nonsense to 40,000 scouts... what a disaster! This horrible man needs to be made to stay away from children.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(dated, slang) A frolic or spree.

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Jamboree means: A boisterous or lavish celebration or party.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.

Why is this section here?

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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