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jim-jams

 
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pl.n. Slang
  1. The jitters.
  2. Delirium tremens.

[Expressive of the trembling associated with delirium tremens.]


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noun

    A state of nervous restlessness or agitation: fidget (often used in plural), jitter (used in plural), jump (used in plural), shiver1 (used in plural), tremble (often used in plural). Informal all-overs, shake (used in plural). Slang heebie-jeebies, willies. See calm/agitation, fear/courage.

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(jĭm'jămz')
pl.n.
  1. The jitters.
  2. Delirium tremens.
 
 

 

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