jammies

American  

[jam-eez] / ˈdʒæm iz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. pajamas.

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Usage

What does jammies mean? Jammies is a very informal word for pajamas—the clothes you wear to sleep in.Terms like jammies, jams, and jam-jams are typically used by children, adults speaking to children, or people using childish words to be silly. A more common synonym for pajamas is p.j.’s, which is informal but not as informal as jammies.You could say that whatever clothes children change into before going to bed are their jammies. Traditionally, though, the word refers to clothes that were specifically made and sold for sleeping in, typically consisting of soft, loose-fitting pants or shorts and a (sometimes matching) top.When adults use the word jammies to refer to what they’re wearing, it’s usually to refer to clothes worn for sleeping, but not always. For example, a person might drive to get a cup of coffee in the morning while still in their jammies or a college student might wake up and attend class in their jammies. People sometimes also use the word jammies to refer to the clothes they wear to lounge in, especially before bed, though the terms p.j.’s and pajamas are more likely to be used this way. In all cases, the word is used very informally.Example: OK, kids, time for bed—go brush your teeth and change into your dinosaur jammies.

Etymology

Origin of jammies

First recorded in 1925–30; jam- (by shortening of pajama ) + -y ² + -s ³

Example Sentences

I go upstairs and put on some jammies.

From Los Angeles Times

I waved to my dad at the screen door while I was yawning in jammies that were made authentically from Vietnam.

From New York Times

“Stars & Stripes” jammies, perfect for Fourth of July, for example, became available at noon on a Tuesday in mid-May.

From New York Times

You’re not in your jammies in the living room, and everyone else wants quiet and dark!

From Seattle Times

We’ve all seen the social media posts: a cozy cabin or beach house filled with a pack of women, wine in hand, wearing matching jammies and laughing.

From Washington Post