jam auction
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An auction at which buyers are sold overpriced and often worthless items.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “jam auction” mean?
An auction at which buyers are sold overpriced and often worthless items.
Is “jam auction” formal or informal?
jam auction is generally dated, slang.
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