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jim-dandy

jim-dan·dy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jeem dan-dee]
    • /dʒim ˈdæn di/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jeem dan-dee]
    • /dʒim ˈdæn di/

Definitions of jim-dandy word

  • adjective jim-dandy of superior quality; excellent: a jim-dandy sports car. 1
  • noun plural jim-dandy something of superior quality or that is an excellent example of its kind: The new infirmary is a real jim-dandy. 1
  • noun jim-dandy an excellent or very pleasing person or thing 0
  • adjective jim-dandy excellent; very pleasing 0

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Origin of jim-dandy

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; special use of Jim (proper name) + dandy

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Parts of speech for Jim-dandy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

jim-dandy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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