jamboree

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Meaning · English

A frolic or spree.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

[']Chuck us down that net on top of the lockers, Stalky.' / 'That's all right. It's a collapsible jamboree, too. Beastly luxurious dogs these fags are. Built like a fishin'-rod.[']

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “jamboree” mean?

A frolic or spree.

Is “jamboree” formal or informal?

jamboree is generally dated, slang.