Definition of a jimmy-john

jimmy-john

• any object. 2. any object that can be carried.

  yo, send that jimmy-john my way.

  Last edited on Oct 19 2001. Submitted by Jeff B. from Syracuse, NY 13210, USA on Oct 19 2001.

noun

• Circa 1938, according to the blues singer Lead Belly in his song "Green Corn" a jimmy-john is a large glass jug for carrying whiskey. submitted by Hugh O'Neill, Washington, D.C.

  Last edited on Jun 25 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Jun 25 2012.

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