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jim-dandy
excellent. This is a jim-dandy knife. Where'd you get it? Tom: I'll meet you at six, OK? Charlie: That'll be jim-dandy.

Jim Crow  (American)
a situation that existed until the 1960's in the south of the US, when black people were treated badly, especially by being separated from white people in public places
Usage notes: Jim Crow was the name of a black character in a 19th century song and dance act.
Jim Crow meant there were no black kids in white schools. (American)
See also: crow


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