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jamie

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈdʒeɪmi// jamie

n. a common name for a person. It is often used as a shorter or friendlier version of James or Jane.

n. a gender-neutral given name of Hebrew origin, commonly used as a diminutive of James or occasionally Jamila.


SIMPLE

Jamie is my best friend from school.

CONTEXTUAL

After the meeting, Jamie stayed behind to help the manager organize the files for the next presentation.

COMPLEX

While traditionally a masculine diminutive, Jamie gained significant popularity as a feminine given name in the mid-twentieth century, reflecting a broader trend toward androgynous naming conventions.

Origin

Clipping of James + -ie.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is capitalized and typically used without an article unless referring to a specific person among others of the same name.

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