Jamesing

Created by Unknown User (wlf1), last modified by Unknown User (spe1) on Nov 20, 2012

Jamesing: v. to hang around any given area in a creepy, though generally harmless manner; as in "Who is that weird guy?  He’s been Jamesing around the house all night." The word originated from the name of a young man (James) who was prone to the type of behavior described above.  This word is Geneseo specific.As of 2010, 0% of students surveyed know the word. This word appears to be obsolete.(Fishkin, G-M, 2010)As of 2012, 0% of students surveyed know this word. 0% believe it is of local origins.(Endress, G-M, 2012)

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