noun
General Slang
jimmy leg
JIM-ee LEG · noun · slang
An uncontrollable jerking or restless leg
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Definitions
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Informal term for an involuntarily shaking or restless leg (as in restless legs syndrome or nocturnal myoclonus).
“Kept the whole bay awake with his jimmy leg.”
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jimmy leg In A Sentence
Kept the whole bay awake with his jimmy leg.
Origin & Usage
US slang popularised in pop culture; used casually on wards.
Variants
jimmy legs
People Also Ask
What is 'jimmy leg'?
An informal term for an involuntarily shaking or restless leg, as seen in restless legs syndrome or nocturnal myoclonus.
Where does 'jimmy leg' come from?
It's US slang popularised through pop culture and used casually on wards; it isn't a formal diagnosis.
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