Pronunciation: /dʒɪm dʒæmz/

Definitions of jim-jams

noun a type of loose-fitting pajamas or nightwear

Example Sentences

A1 I like to wear my cozy jim-jams when I go to bed.

A2 She always changes into her jim-jams as soon as she gets home from work.

B1 I packed my favorite jim-jams for the sleepover at my friend's house.

B2 After a long day, all I want to do is relax in my jim-jams and watch a movie.

C1 The luxurious silk jim-jams she wore made her feel like royalty.

C2 He lounged around the house in his designer jim-jams, feeling comfortable and stylish.

Examples of jim-jams in a Sentence

formal She quickly changed out of her jim-jams and into a more appropriate outfit for the meeting.

informal I love lounging around in my cozy jim-jams on lazy weekends.

slang I couldn't find my jim-jams last night so I ended up sleeping in my jeans.

figurative His mind was still in its sleepy jim-jams when he tried to solve the complex math problem.

Grammatical Forms of jim-jams

past tense

jim-jammed

plural

jim-jams

comparative

more jim-jams

superlative

most jim-jams

present tense

jim-jams

future tense

will jim-jam

perfect tense

have jim-jammed

continuous tense

is jim-jamming

singular

jim-jam

positive degree

jim-jam

infinitive

to jim-jam

gerund

jim-jamming

participle

jim-jammed

Origin and Evolution of jim-jams

First Known Use: 1840 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'jim-jams' originated as a colloquial term in the English language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a state of nervousness or restlessness, the term 'jim-jams' later evolved to also refer to a state of extreme excitement or enthusiasm.