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jimjams

[ jim-jamz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

jimjams

/ ˈdʒɪmˌdʒæmz /

Origin of jimjams¹

1540–50; gradational compound based on jam ¹. flimflam, jingle-jangle, etc.

Origin of jimjams¹

C19: whimsical formation based on jam ¹

To present it a painter would have to inebriate himself, spill his colors all about the place and wind up with the jimjams.

For one thing, Pinto, no cop goes into hysterics at sight of a dead body unless his conscience is giving him the jimjams.

Jimjams has just as much chance of winning this race as Mr. Jeremy has of being Archbishop of Canterbury.

They give me the jimjams, the willies, and I want to get away.

Think o' the disgrace o' gettin' the jimjams in a foreign port.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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