jammies

English

Etymology 1

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒæm.iːz/

• Audio (AU)

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• Rhymes: -æmiːz

Noun

jammies

1. plural of jammy

Etymology 2

Clipping of pyjamas.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒæm.iːz/

  • Audio (AU)

    (file)

• (trap–bath split; UK, New Zealand) IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒɑːm.iːz/
• Rhymes: -æmiːz, -ɑːmiːz

Noun

jammies pl (plural only)

1. (slang) pajamas/pyjamas
   • 2009, Arlene Gorey, My Spanking Diary, page 28:

     I was just in my pajamas and slippers, and I blushed because she was looking at me. Then she whispered, "Take off your jammies, and love me up good, Arlene. Please, I want you to."

   • 1961, Patricia McLaine, Love Is Contagious‎^[1], Dramatists Play Service, Inc., →ISBN, page 48:

     GUY: I've always worn jammies. Don't think I'd feel right without 'em.
     SAM [Tosses pajamas to Guy L.]: Then you wear them.

Alternative forms

• jammy (attributive)

Derived terms

• Jesus jammies

References

• Merriam-Webster Online: "jammies"

Anagrams

• Jemimas