Meaning of Gentleman Jim | Babel Free

Definitions

A man, especially one named James, whose behavior shows him to have a polite, courteous, and respectable nature.

informal, uncountable, usually

Examples

“When Sullivan met Corbett at New Orleans, Gentleman Jim landed the champion a terrific jolt with his right, smiled sweetly and said, "To think, John, of your coming all the way from Boston to get that."”

“Something puzzling: there were two Gentleman Jims in 71 Squadron.”

“Mr. McCrery … was headed for defeat until his opponent, a state legislator named Foster Campbell, was injured in a car crash. Mr. McCrery pulled his advertising and became known as "Gentleman Jim," a label that fit a personality his consultants had tried in vain to revamp.”

“Lewthwaite . . . was also regarded as ultra-reliable in defence, as well as a consummate sportsman, often referred to as "Gentleman Jim".”

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