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:
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The police found a jimmy near the broken window.
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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:
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The burglars tried to jimmy the back door.
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He managed to jimmy open the car window.