jimjams

/ˈdʒɪmdʒæmz/
noun
  1. A state of nervousness, anxiety, or the jitters.
    • I always get the jimjams before a big exam.
    • She had the jimjams about flying for the first time.
    • The loud noises gave the dog the jimjams.
  2. Pajamas (informal, often used playfully).
    • Put on your jimjams and get ready for bed.
    • He wore his favorite flannel jimjams to the sleepover.
    • I need to buy new jimjams — these have holes in the knees.
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