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Definition of jim jim
jim jim
• noun
1
Australian A prominent plunge waterfall and associated creek system located in Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia.
2
Australian An aquatic plant (Pandanus aquaticus) native to the riverbanks of northern Australia, from which the regional waterways take their name.
Example
"The indigenous rangers pointed out the dense thickets of jim jim growing along the edge of the billabong."
Word Nuance & Usage
Usually capitalized as 'Jim Jim' when referring to the renowned geographical features in Australia's Northern Territory.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jim jim. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jim-jim