stimmy

Etymology

stim +‎ -y

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪmi

Adjective

stimmy (comparative more stimmy, superlative most stimmy)

1. Engaging in, characteristic of, or related to stimming.
   • 2000, Karyn Seroussi, Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research and Recovery, Simon & Schuster (2000), →ISBN, page 130:

     She was a lot less "stimmy" and spaced out.

   • 2003, Bryna Siegel, Helping Children with Autism Learn: Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals: Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals, Oxford University Press (2003), →ISBN, page 59:

     Then I notice that there is much discussion on the video about not letting the child "stim," have his "stimmy" toy, or have a certain item because he "stims" too much.

   • 2007, Teresa A. Cardon, Initiations and Interactions: Early Intervention Techniques for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism Asperger Publishing Co. (2007), →ISBN, page 29:

     If your child enjoys spinning blocks, opening and closing doors, wandering in circles, or other activities that are seen as "autistic" or "stimmy," remember that these activities can be turned into effective interactions!!!

   • For more examples of usage of this term, see Citations:stimmy.

Anagrams

• Timmy's