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jim-dandy

jim-dan·dy [ jìm dándee ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
very good: exceptionally good



noun  (plural jim-dan·dies)
Definition:
 
exceptionally good thing: something that is exceptionally good of its kind

[Late 19th century. <Jim, familiar form of the name James + dandy]
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