Sunny Jimn.

Brit.

/ˌsʌnɪ ˈdʒɪm/, U.S.

/ˌsəni ˈdʒɪm/, Australian English

/ˌsʌni ˈdʒɪm/, New Zealand English

/ˌsʌni ˈdʒɪm/

Origin: From a proper name. Etymon: proper name Sunny Jim.

Etymology: < Sunny Jim, the nickname of a character depicted as a cheerful and energetic old gentleman, used to promote the ‘Force’ brand of breakfast cereal; compare sunny adj. 4. Compare later Sonny Jim n.The character was created by American advertising copywriter Minnie Maude Hanff (1879–1942), in a series of rhyming jingles; these featured a miserable curmudgeon named ‘Jim Dumps’, who becomes sprightly and cheerful on consumption of Force wheat flakes and so earns himself the nickname ‘Sunny Jim’. Hanff's verses, with illustrations by Dorothy Ficken (1886–1978), first appeared in advertisements for Force flakes in summer 1902:1902 Brooklyn Daily Eagle 29 July 6/5 ‘Force’ can be supplied to him, Jim Dumps has changed to ‘Sunny Jim’.1903 Freeland (Pa.) Tribune 6 May (advt.) Jim Dumps was a most unfriendly man Who lived his life on a hermit plan. He'd never stop for a friendly smile, But trudged along in his moody style Till ‘Force’ one day was served to him—Since then they call him ‘Sunny Jim’.?1903 Advertising Slogan on Poster High o'er the fence leaps Sunny Jim ‘Force’ is the food that raises him.1904 Trade Marks Jrnl. 30 Mar. 381 ‘Sunny Jim’... Cereal Food Products. The firm trading as the ‘Force’ Food Company, 6, Holborn Viaduct, London, E.C.; Manufacturers.

1. Originally U.S. (A nickname for) a cheerful, optimistic man. Cf. sunny adj. 4.In quots. 1962, 1976 as a nickname given to a man named James, of which Jim is a common pet form.

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1903 Philadelphia Inquirer 9 Feb. 8/1 Mr. Bryan is no longer a sunny Jim.

1916 Punch 5 Apr. 229/1 [He] says he's quite a Sunny Jim, That buoyant health and youthful vim Are sticking out all over him.

1943 Current Biogr. (1944) 779/2 Vandegrift—so cheerful that he has earned the nickname ‘Sunny Jim’—is..the toughest Marine Corps leader who ever charged at the head of his troops.

1962 S. L. Goldberg Joyce i. 3 What his [sc. James Joyce's] early works do not portray..is the aspect of his character that earned him the family nickname, ‘Sunny Jim’.

1976 Times 6 Apr. 16/1 The new Prime Minister [sc. James Callaghan]..enjoys life... He is not called Sunny Jim for nothing.

2006 L. Miller Spoiled Rotten Amer. (2007) 2 Sunny Jim, that's me.

2. Chiefly British, Australian, and New Zealand. As a familiar form of address to a man. Cf. Sonny Jim n.Often with patronizing connotations, or in the context of reproof.In quot. 1903 addressing a man named James; see note at sense 1.

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the world > people > person > man > [noun] > as a form of address

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1903 Worker (Sydney) 24 Oct. 4/6 Mr J. Fitzpatrick: He tells his own messenger that he hates certain members of the House like poison. Mr. Kelly: Now, then, Sunny Jim!

1911 ‘I. Hay’ Safety Match xii. 187 Mr. Blunt..cleared the topmost rail... ‘Now then, Sunny Jim!’ remarked a reproving voice.

1920 St. Nicholas July 840/1 Well, Sunny Jim, which is more desirable, think you?

2000 W. Self How Dead Live (2001) viii. 188 And what is your name then, Sunny Jim?

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	sunny jim
释义	Sunny Jimn. Brit. /ˌsʌnɪ ˈdʒɪm/, U.S. /ˌsəni ˈdʒɪm/, Australian English /ˌsʌni ˈdʒɪm/, New Zealand English /ˌsʌni ˈdʒɪm/ Origin: From a proper name. Etymon: proper name Sunny Jim. Etymology: < Sunny Jim, the nickname of a character depicted as a cheerful and energetic old gentleman, used to promote the ‘Force’ brand of breakfast cereal; compare sunny adj. 4. Compare later Sonny Jim n.The character was created by American advertising copywriter Minnie Maude Hanff (1879–1942), in a series of rhyming jingles; these featured a miserable curmudgeon named ‘Jim Dumps’, who becomes sprightly and cheerful on consumption of Force wheat flakes and so earns himself the nickname ‘Sunny Jim’. Hanff's verses, with illustrations by Dorothy Ficken (1886–1978), first appeared in advertisements for Force flakes in summer 1902:1902 Brooklyn Daily Eagle 29 July 6/5 ‘Force’ can be supplied to him, Jim Dumps has changed to ‘Sunny Jim’.1903 Freeland (Pa.) Tribune 6 May (advt.) Jim Dumps was a most unfriendly man Who lived his life on a hermit plan. He'd never stop for a friendly smile, But trudged along in his moody style Till ‘Force’ one day was served to him—Since then they call him ‘Sunny Jim’.?1903 Advertising Slogan on Poster High o'er the fence leaps Sunny Jim ‘Force’ is the food that raises him.1904 Trade Marks Jrnl. 30 Mar. 381 ‘Sunny Jim’... Cereal Food Products. The firm trading as the ‘Force’ Food Company, 6, Holborn Viaduct, London, E.C.; Manufacturers. 1. Originally U.S. (A nickname for) a cheerful, optimistic man. Cf. sunny adj. 4.In quots. 1962, 1976 as a nickname given to a man named James, of which Jim is a common pet form. ΚΠ 1903 Philadelphia Inquirer 9 Feb. 8/1 Mr. Bryan is no longer a sunny Jim. 1916 Punch 5 Apr. 229/1 [He] says he's quite a Sunny Jim, That buoyant health and youthful vim Are sticking out all over him. 1943 Current Biogr. (1944) 779/2 Vandegrift—so cheerful that he has earned the nickname ‘Sunny Jim’—is..the toughest Marine Corps leader who ever charged at the head of his troops. 1962 S. L. Goldberg Joyce i. 3 What his [sc. James Joyce's] early works do not portray..is the aspect of his character that earned him the family nickname, ‘Sunny Jim’. 1976 Times 6 Apr. 16/1 The new Prime Minister [sc. James Callaghan]..enjoys life... He is not called Sunny Jim for nothing. 2006 L. Miller Spoiled Rotten Amer. (2007) 2 Sunny Jim, that's me. 2. Chiefly British, Australian, and New Zealand. As a familiar form of address to a man. Cf. Sonny Jim n.Often with patronizing connotations, or in the context of reproof.In quot. 1903 addressing a man named James; see note at sense 1. ΘΚΠ the world > people > person > man > [noun] > as a form of address lordOE wye1340 gentleman1534 old fellow1567 gaff1573 godhood1586 gaffer1590 dad1605 daddy1681 hearty1735 cock-of-wax1790 governor1819 bub1839 smarty1847 doc1870 guy1876 Sunny Jim1903 big guy1910 chief1927 daddy-o1944 pops1944 tosh1954 Sonny Jim1960 ese1961 majita1963 G1990 mi'jito1990 1903 Worker (Sydney) 24 Oct. 4/6 Mr J. Fitzpatrick: He tells his own messenger that he hates certain members of the House like poison. Mr. Kelly: Now, then, Sunny Jim! 1911 ‘I. Hay’ Safety Match xii. 187 Mr. Blunt..cleared the topmost rail... ‘Now then, Sunny Jim!’ remarked a reproving voice. 1920 St. Nicholas July 840/1 Well, Sunny Jim, which is more desirable, think you? 2000 W. Self How Dead Live (2001) viii. 188 And what is your name then, Sunny Jim? This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1903
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