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JIMMIES
jimmies, sprinkles
(noun) bits of sweet chocolate used as a topping on e.g. ice cream
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
jimmies
plural of jimmy
jimmies pl (plural only)
(plurale tantum, dialectal, US, especially New England and Philadelphia) Chocolate sprinkles used as a topping for ice cream, cookies, or cupcakes.
Verb
jimmies
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of jimmy
Source: Wiktionary
JIMMY
Jim"my, n.; pl. Jimmies. Etym: [Cf. Jemmy.]
Definition: A short crowbar used by burglars in breaking open doors. [Written also jemmy.]
JIMMY
Jim"my, n.; pl. Jimmies. Etym: [Cf. Jemmy.]
Definition: A short crowbar used by burglars in breaking open doors. [Written also jemmy.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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