WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
jim-dan•dy /ˈdʒɪmˈdændi/USA pronunciation
adj., n., pl. -dies. [Informal.]
adj.
n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026adj.
- Informal Termsof high or outstanding quality;
excellent:a jim-dandy idea.
n. [countable]
- Informal Termssomething of high or outstanding quality:That new computer is a real jim-dandy.
jim-dan•dy
( jim′dan′dē),USA pronunciation adj., n., pl. -dies. [Informal.]
adj.
n.
adj.
- Informal Termsof superior quality;
excellent:a jim-dandy sports car.
n.
- Informal Termssomething of superior quality or that is an excellent example of its kind:The new infirmary is a real jim-dandy.
- special use of Jim proper name + dandy1 1875–80