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Meaning of jungle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

jungle

Pronunciation:/ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/

noun

Definitions

  1. A large, undeveloped, humid forest, especially in a tropical region, that is home to many wild plants and animals; a tropical rainforest.

  2. Any uncultivated tract of forest or scrub habitat.

  3. A place where people behave ruthlessly, unconstrained by law or morality.

    Example: It’s a jungle out there.

  4. An area where hobos camp together.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (Of musical beat, rhythm, etc.) resembling the fast-paced drumming of traditional peoples of the jungle.