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jimjams

noun plural jim·jams \ˈjim-ˌjamz\

Definition of JIMJAMS

:  jitters
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Origin of JIMJAMS

perhaps alteration of delirium tremens
First Known Use: 1852
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jimjams

noun plural jim·jams \ˈjim-ˌjamz\

Medical Definition of JIMJAMS

1
:  delirium tremens
2
:  jitters

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