jimmies
noun [ plural ] US uk/ˈdʒɪm.iz/ us/ˈdʒɪm.iz/ (UK hundreds and thousands)
巧克力彩针，彩针糖
very small pieces of coloured sugar or chocolate used as a decoration on the top of cakes, etc.
Scatter some jimmies over the cupcakes before serving.
Jimmies are often chocolate sprinkles, but the word can be used for any kind of sprinkles.
- More examples
- For me, a doughnut isn't a doughnut if it doesn't have jimmies on top.
- Jimmies are really just decorative but they can add some texture and of course some extra sweetness.
- I always keep a tub of jimmies on my kitchen shelf.
Synonym: sprinkle (DECORATION)