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jimmies

plural noun
jim·​mies | \ ˈji-mÄ“z How to pronounce jimmies (audio) \

Definition of jimmies

: tiny rod-shaped bits of usually chocolate-flavored candy often sprinkled on ice cream

Examples of jimmies in a Sentence

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 The crispy pastry tube was overflowing with sweetened, whipped ricotta and dotted with chocolate jimmies. — Suzanne Loudermilk, baltimoresun.com, "At Giovanni's, hearty Italian fare and an old-fashioned feel," 22 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of jimmies

circa 1947, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for jimmies

origin unknown

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jimmies

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How to pronounce jimmies (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of jimmies

US : small and thin pieces of candy often sprinkled on ice cream

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