American Dictionary
Definition jar in American English
jar verb
verb
/dʒɑr/
1
to push something firmly and suddenly against something else, usually accidentally
Example
I must have jarred my shoulder playing basketball.
2
to be inappropriate in an unpleasant way in a particular place or situation
Example
One of his comments jarred with the informality of the occasion.
4
to make someone feel uncomfortable or slightly annoyed
Example
Some of the expressions he used jarred on me.
