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Jimothy the raccoon
/ˈdʒɪməθi ðə rəˈkuːn/
Definition
1
An internet-spawned persona or affectionate nickname for a raccoon; often used to give a sense of bureaucratic dignity or human-like status to a wild scavenger.
2
A whimsical, personified character trope that elevates a common nocturnal mammal to the status of a sophisticated gentleman or quirky neighbor.
Examples
Jimothy the raccoon was spotted reviewing the city's waste disposal protocols with a surprisingly professional amount of scrutiny.
I invited Jimothy the raccoon to the neighborhood potluck, but he insisted on only bringing fermented berries and chaos.
Rumor has it that Jimothy the raccoon has a more stable career and better dental insurance than most of my roommates.