Jimmies Meaning in English
word · lemma: jimmy
Definition
'Jimmies' usually refers to small, colorful sugar sprinkles used for decorating ice cream and desserts, especially in American English. Rarely, it can mean small crowbars or the act of forcing something open with such a tool.
Usage & Nuances
In the US, 'jimmies' mainly means chocolate or colorful dessert sprinkles, especially in the Northeast. In other regions, 'sprinkles' is more common. The tool meaning is rare and mostly historical or slang. Don't confuse 'jimmies' (the topping) with slang uses (e.g., 'jimmy' for a condom, which is unrelated).
Example Sentences
Please put some jimmies on my ice cream.
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She loves chocolate jimmies on her cupcakes.
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The children decorated cookies with colorful jimmies.
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In Philadelphia, people always ask for jimmies instead of sprinkles.
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He grabbed a jimmy to open the stuck window, but that's really old-fashioned slang.
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Don't worry about the mess—jimmies get everywhere!
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