jimmies


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jim·mies

 (jĭm′ēz)
pl.n.
Small particles of chocolate or flavored candy sprinkled on ice cream as a topping.
[Origin unknown.]
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jim•mies

(ˈdʒɪm iz)
n.pl.
Sometimes, jimmie. sprinkle (def. 9).
[1945–50; orig. uncertain]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.jimmies - bits of sweet chocolate used as a topping on e.g. ice creamjimmies - bits of sweet chocolate used as a topping on e.g. ice cream
sprinkles
chocolate candy - candy made with chocolate
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