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jim-dandy
(jim-dandy)
Pronunciation:
/ʤɪmˈdandi/
North American
informal
adjective
fine, outstanding, or excellent.
noun
an excellent or notable person or thing.
Origin:
late 19th century
: from the given name
Jim
(pet form of
James
)
+
dandy
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