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jim-dandy

(jim′dan′dē)

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noun

an excellent or very pleasing person or thing

Origin: Jim (used as an intens.) + dandy

adjective

excellent; very pleasing

See jim-dandy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. jim-dan·dies
Informal

One that is very pleasing or excellent of its kind.

Origin:

Origin: Jim (nickname for James)

Origin: + dandy

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jimˈ-danˈdy adjective

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