Definitions
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- proper noun alternative form of
James , usually a diminutive, but is also occasionally a given name. An odd quality of this name is that it can often take a definite articlethe (da in yooper dialects,) unlike most english names, I.E. Instead of "Go Tell Jimmer to mow the lawn," "Go Tell the (da) Jimmer to mow the lawn."
Etymologies
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Examples
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To call Jimmer a matador would be an insult to bullfighters everywhere, but most of the great offensive players are a mere shadow of their scoring selves on defense.
Michael Conniff: Con Games: For the Love of Jimmer Michael Conniff 2011
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To call Jimmer a matador would be an insult to bullfighters everywhere, but most of the great offensive players are a mere shadow of their scoring selves on defense.
Michael Conniff: Con Games: For the Love of Jimmer Michael Conniff 2011
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Would you believe that The Jimmer is the only Wooden/Naismith award winner on this list?
SI.com 2011
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He is survived by his wife, Marta; son, Jim (known as Jimmer); and daughter, Janet (known as Sissi).
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He is survived by his wife, Marta; son, Jim (known as Jimmer); and daughter, Janet (known as Sissi).
chron.com Chronicle 2008
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Jim "Jimmer" Dillman began his radio career in Kansas City 40 years ago.
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32 BYU jersey with "Jimmer" stitched on the back - not Fredette, the family surname.
chron.com Chronicle 2011
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32 BYU jersey with "Jimmer" stitched on the back - not Fredette, the family surname.
chron.com Chronicle 2011
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Brigham Young guard Jimmer Fredette learned this week that teammate Brandon Davies had been dismissed for violating the school's honor code.
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Associated Press Jimmer Fredette Stellar College Stats Players who appeared in at least 100 NBA games after leading Division I in either points, rebounds or assists since 1996-97*
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