noun

Jemima

juh-MEYE-muh

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Jemima (noun) means a boot with elastic side panels instead of laces or buckles, allowing it to be pulled straight on. Example: “She kept an old pair of jemimas by the back door for gardening.”

noun

A boot with elastic side panels instead of laces or buckles, allowing it to be pulled straight on.

"She kept an old pair of jemimas by the back door for gardening."

"The Victorian gentleman's jemimas made it easy to dress quickly."

How to use Jemima

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA dated British term for an elastic-sided boot, more commonly called a "Chelsea boot" today.

When to use it

Old-fashioned and regional (British); most modern speakers would say "Chelsea boot" instead.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: Jemimas

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Etymology

From the given name Jemima, borrowed from Hebrew (meaning roughly "dove"); the boot sense arose by association rather than any direct link to the name's meaning.

Origin: Hebrew

Rhymes for Jemima

Ima lima sima Dima Mima prima Shima Fatima Kojima Tajima Oshima Cosima

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jemima” mean?

The word “Jemima” means a boot with elastic side panels instead of laces or buckles, allowing it to be pulled straight on. In plain terms, a dated British term for an elastic-sided boot, more commonly called a "Chelsea boot" today.

How do you pronounce “Jemima”?

“Jemima” is pronounced juh-MEYE-muh (/d͡ʒəˈmaɪmə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jemima” in a sentence?

Here is “Jemima” used in a sentence: “She kept an old pair of jemimas by the back door for gardening.”

What part of speech is “Jemima”?

“Jemima” is a noun.

Where does the word “Jemima” come from?

The word “Jemima” comes from Hebrew. From the given name Jemima, borrowed from Hebrew (meaning roughly "dove"); the boot sense arose by association rather than any direct link to the name's meaning.

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