Jimjams

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪmˌdʒæmz/

Definitions of jimjams

noun informal term for pajamas or sleepwear

Example Sentences

A1 I woke up with the jimjams this morning.

A2 She couldn't sleep because she had the jimjams.

B1 The child had a case of the jimjams before going to bed.

B2 His anxiety often manifests as the jimjams.

C1 The performer experienced the jimjams before going on stage.

C2 Despite his experience, he still gets the jimjams before important meetings.

Examples of jimjams in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed a sedative to help with her jimjams.

informal I can't sleep without my cozy jimjams on.

slang I love lounging around in my comfy jimjams all day.

figurative His nervousness before the big presentation gave him the jimjams.

Grammatical Forms of jimjams

• past tense: jimjammed
• plural: jimjams
• comparative: more jimjams
• superlative: most jimjams
• present tense: jimjams
• future tense: will jimjams
• perfect tense: have jimjams
• continuous tense: is jimjamming
• singular: jimjams
• positive degree: jimjams
• infinitive: to jimjam
• gerund: jimjamming
• participle: jimjammed

Origin and Evolution of jimjams

First Known Use: 1843 year

Language of Origin: Scottish dialect

Story behind the word: The word 'jimjams' is believed to have originated from the Scottish dialect, possibly influenced by the word 'jam', meaning to squeeze or crush tightly.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a state of nervousness or agitation, the term 'jimjams' has evolved to also mean a state of excitement or enthusiasm in informal language.