jimmies

plural noun

jim·mies | \ ˈji-mēz

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Definition of jimmies

: tiny rod-shaped bits of usually chocolate-flavored candy often sprinkled on ice cream

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The crispy pastry tube was overflowing with sweetened, whipped ricotta and dotted with chocolate jimmies. — Suzanne Loudermilk, baltimoresun.com, "At Giovanni's, hearty Italian fare and an old-fashioned feel," 22 Sep. 2017

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The first known use of jimmies was circa 1947

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jimmies

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English Language Learners Definition of jimmies

US : small and thin pieces of candy often sprinkled on ice cream

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