Example Sentences

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Alas, the more interesting Jimmies tend to get offed first.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Maybe the Jimmies of this world will fare better if they find somebody to love?

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2024

“Growing up, you know the Jimmies and the Dale Seniors and the Tony Stewarts and everybody but it wasn’t something I followed week in and week out.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2023

Jimmies and sprinkles are NOT the same thing.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2016

It was the last week in November when the first northwest blow of winter sent the egg-laden sooks rushing toward Virginia and the Jimmies deep under the Chesapeake mud.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson