Boston word
jimmies
Small candy sprinkles, especially chocolate ones.
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Meaning
Jimmies is a New England term for the small candy pieces scattered over ice cream or baked goods, often specifically chocolate sprinkles.
Pronunciation and grammar
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪmiz/
Part of speech: plural noun
How it is used
It appears naturally when ordering ice cream or describing desserts.
Register: Everyday regional food vocabulary.
Examples in context
- Can I get chocolate jimmies on that cone?Can I get chocolate sprinkles on that cone?
- The cupcakes have rainbow jimmies.The cupcakes have rainbow sprinkles.
Important context
Some speakers use jimmies only for chocolate sprinkles, while others use it more broadly.