Jim-dandy In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "jim-dandy", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Jim-dandy

Jim-dandy American adjective informal noun

Used to describe something that is very fine, pleasing or excellent 

That new laptop you lent me is a real jim-dandy.

Your presentation was jim-dandy.

These new machines are jim-dandies.

The plan seemed jim-dandy but it failed at the last minute.

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1. Good or fantastic

2. (of a person) Attractive, or sexy

3. A sexually attractive person

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Someone or something is so good or successful that it's impossible for anyone or anything who comes after them to follow.

in mint condition

In flawless condition

Grammar and Usage of Jim-dandy

Noun Forms

  • jim-dandies

Origin of Jim-dandy

This adjective refers to a reference to the song Dandy Jim of Caroline (words by Silas Sexton Steel and music by J. Richard Myers), which was popular in the 1840s. It was subsequently popularized by sports announcers in the late 1800s.
 

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