jammies

American  

[jam-eez] / ˈdʒæm iz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. pajamas.

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Usage

What does jammies mean? Jammies is a very informal word for pajamas—the clothes you wear to sleep in.Terms like jammies, jams, and jam-jams are typically used by children, adults speaking to children, or people using childish words to be silly. A more common synonym for pajamas is p.j.’s, which is informal but not as informal as jammies.You could say that whatever clothes children change into before going to bed are their jammies. Traditionally, though, the word refers to clothes that were specifically made and sold for sleeping in, typically consisting of soft, loose-fitting pants or shorts and a (sometimes matching) top.When adults use the word jammies to refer to what they’re wearing, it’s usually to refer to clothes worn for sleeping, but not always. For example, a person might drive to get a cup of coffee in the morning while still in their jammies or a college student might wake up and attend class in their jammies. People sometimes also use the word jammies to refer to the clothes they wear to lounge in, especially before bed, though the terms p.j.’s and pajamas are more likely to be used this way. In all cases, the word is used very informally.Example: OK, kids, time for bed—go brush your teeth and change into your dinosaur jammies.

Etymology

Origin of jammies

First recorded in 1925–30; jam- (by shortening of pajama ) + -y ² + -s ³

Example Sentences

That was an adjustment, people knowing who I am when I’m in my jammies, trying to get some gummy bears.

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Just try not to judge if you see someone wandering in their jammies.

From Los Angeles Times

One of my favorite images from this episode is Kate, sober in her jammies but trying to appear game while Jaclyn and Laurie cavort with the Russians before finally calling “bedtime.”

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Even after the rigors of 9/11 TSA security, BUR still feels like the mini-mart of airports, a place where you can just roll into in your jammies.

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I go upstairs and put on some jammies.

From Los Angeles Times