when a married/taken person is caught having hot monkey sex in a cheap motel or other locale with someone other than their SO. especially applies to congressmen and famous people.
hillbilly 1: well John Edwards, i reckon you really got caught with your hand in the nookie jar.

John Edwards: i reckon.
by Ben Bow August 19, 2008
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When you are fingering a girl and someone walks in on you.
Friend: "Dude I can't believe you got caught with your hand in the nookie jar! Your girlfriend must be so embarrased...and your mom lol."

You:(Face Palm)
by Sir SnAdEr September 7, 2010
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