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Definition of Jimdandy
1. Noun. Someone excellent of their kind. "He's a jimdandy of a soldier"
Generic synonyms: Apotheosis, Ideal, Nonesuch, Nonpareil, Nonsuch, Paragon, Saint
2. Noun. Something excellent of its kind. "The bike was a jimdandy"
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jimdandy
Literary usage of Jimdandy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Red Badge of Courage and Four Stories by Stephen Crane (1997)
"“A reg'lar jimdandy.” He thoughtfully poked one of the docile hands with his foot.
“I wonner where he got ‘is stren'th from? I never seen a man do like that ..."
2. American English by Gilbert Milligan Tucker (1921)
"jimdandy—Superfine, F. JIMJAMS—Delirium tremens, B. JIMSON (Jamestown) WEED—Stramonium,
1687. JITNEY—Five cent piece; bus on which the fare is 5 cents, ..."
3. Modern Business Writing by Charles Harvey Raymond (1921)
"Learn what jimdandy muffins, waffles, and bread- sticks it makes, too. By contrasting
the appeal to the emotions made by Description and Explanation in the ..."
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