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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