Meaning of the word jimmy in English

What does jimmy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

jimmy

US /ˈdʒɪm.i/
UK /ˈdʒɪm.i/

Noun

a short crowbar, especially one used by burglars to force open windows or doors

Example:
The police found a jimmy near the broken window.
He used a small jimmy to pry open the lock.

Verb

to force open (a window or door) with a jimmy or similar tool

Example:
The burglars tried to jimmy the back door.
He managed to jimmy open the car window.