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jim-jams (1)
[jim-jams 词源字典]
"A fit of depression or nervousness", Mid 16th century (originally denoting a small article or knick-knack): fanciful reduplication. The current sense dates from the late 19th century.
[jim-jams etymology, jim-jams origin, 英语词源]
jim-jams (2)
"Pyjamas", Early 20th century: abbreviation of
pie-jim-jams
, alteration of pyjamas.