IPA: //ˈdʒɪmpər//
KK: /jɪmpər/
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Comparative: jimper
Superlative: jimpest
The word 'jimper' originates from the dialectal English term 'jimp', meaning slender or trim, combined with the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs a specific action. Therefore, 'jimper' refers to a person who is slender or trim.
Think of someone who is 'slender' ('jimp') — the '-er' indicates that this person embodies that quality. This helps you remember that a 'jimper' is someone who is slender.