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Gentleman Jim

noun

Etymology

Possibly from the nickname of champion American boxer James J. Corbett (1866–1933) or American country music singer Jim Reeves (1923-1964).

Definitions

  1. A man, especially one named James, whose behavior shows him to have a polite, courteous,…

    A man, especially one named James, whose behavior shows him to have a polite, courteous, and respectable nature.

    • When Sullivan met Corbett at New Orleans, Gentleman Jim landed the champion a terrific jolt with his right, smiled sweetly and said, "To think, John, of your coming all the way from Boston to get that."
    • Something puzzling: there were two Gentleman Jims in 71 Squadron.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA