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Doorjamb 

A door jamb is the vertical portion of the frame onto which a door is secured. Most types of door fasteners and deadbolts extend into a recess in the door jamb when engaged, making the strength of the door jambs vitally important to the overall security of the door.

In closets, it is possible to incorporate an electrical trigger in or on the jamb, controlling a light fixture in the closet so it turns on when the door is open, similar to the device found in a refrigerator.

The word "jamb" comes from the French "jambe", meaning "leg".
I was crouched by the doorjamb, gun straight out, scanning the room.
Doorjamb by ketcha June 24, 2009
Words you can keep

doorjam cuffs

A sex toy bought to pin someone to a door. Used in sexual acts where one partner is restrained. Usually by ankles, wrists or both.
We bought some doorjam cuffs, so we could have a banging good time.
doorjam cuffs by Banks.89 August 9, 2009

stuck in the doorjam 

someone who is confused about their sexuality
Andy is stuck in the doorjam, why won't he just come out of the closet.

Doorjamming 

The act of placing your dick in a doorjam and slamming the door repeatedly on it for sexual pleasure. Quite the invigorating experience.
Guy 1: Dude, last night I tried something new instead of masturbating
Guy 2: Congrats, you finally got laid.
Guy 1: No, I did some doorjamming.
Guy 2: Didn't that shit hurt?
Guy 1: Kinda... and my dick looks like pulled pork now... otherwise it was great!
Doorjamming by ohheyman April 24, 2010
An alternate name for the cupholder below your car's door handle, specifically the one in the front seat. Combination of "door" and "jam" because nothing fucking fits in them.
Ron: "Hey Billy, why are you holding your water bottle on your lap?"
Billy: "Because the doorjam is too bloody small to fit it."

Door Jamb 

a kool homie who jams out to the sound of doors
Door Jamb by Certified Ant September 20, 2023
problematic statement; something said that makes people uncomfortable and/or ruins the flow of conversation (aka... stops it like a doorjamb)

Used predominantly at Rice University
Man, what Jonathan said about gay people was a HUGE doorjam. I hope someone gets onto him.
doorjam by jibaaaaaaaaaaaaa April 9, 2025
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High School Liquid 

A person who can freely travel between and fit in with all high school social groups and classes.
He is high school liquid, he ate lunch with the nerds and hung out with the jocks after school.
High School Liquid by Thaedris July 30, 2008
Word of the Day on September 6, 2026

Purple Patch 

To describe coming into something good, coming into good luck and or good times.

Like walking over small green hills in the countryside then coming across a purple patch of flowers, thus it being unique and out of the ordinary.
I hit a real purple patch.

The other day this good thing happened unexpectedly then I was lucky with this, it was unique, I hit a real purple patch.
Purple Patch by Ralph Shitstorm October 27, 2020
Word of the Day on September 5, 2026
(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
Word of the Day on September 4, 2026
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026
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