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slim jim

noun

Etymology

In allusion to the subclass being 7 inches narrower, due to being constructed for use on the gauge-restricted Hastings line.

Definitions

  1. A thin strip of metal such as spring steel used to unlock automobile doors without a key.

  2. Someone or something very thin.

  3. A narrow necktie worn by teddy boys.

  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. A kind of dipole radio antenna.

    2. Very thin.

      • That ought to make you / An ideal one-girl farm, / And give you a chance to put some strength / On your slim-jim arm.

    3. A British Rail Class 33/2 locomotive.

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