That error means that jQuery is not loaded on the site when that code runs. This could either be because jQuery is not added to the theme at all or it is deferred and loading AFTER this code runs.
If you are using any script file and getting "Uncaught ReferenceError: x is not defined " which means ‘x’ is either a variable or a method which you are trying to use before declaring it using var keyword. This means that there is a non-existent variable referenced somewhere. This variable needs to be declared, or you need to make sure it is available in your current script or scope otherwise , it will endup throwing this ‘x’ is not defined error . This usually indicates that your library is not loaded and JavaScript does not recognize the ‘x’.
To solve this error: Load your library at the beginning of all your scripts.
There can be multiple other reasons for this issue: