jim-dandy

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jim-dan·dy

(jĭm′dăn′dē)

n. pl. jim-dan·dies Informal

One that is very pleasing or excellent of its kind.

[Jim (nickname for James) + dandy.]

jim′-dan′dy adj.

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jim′-dan′dy

adj., n., pl. -dies. Informal. adj.

1. of superior quality; excellent.

2. something of outstanding quality or excellence.

[1875–80; Jim proper name + dandy]

Translations

jim-dandy

adj (US inf) → prima (inf), → klasse (inf)

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