jimmy
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jim·my
(jĭm′ē)n. pl. jim·mies
A short crowbar with curved ends.
tr.v. jim·mied, jim·my·ing, jim·mies
To pry (something) open with or as if with a jimmy: jimmy a door.
[Probably from the name Jimmy, nickname for James.]
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jimmy
(ˈdʒɪmɪ)n, vb, -mies, -mying or -mied
(Tools) the US word for jemmy
Jimmy
(ˈdʒɪmɪ)n
slang Central Scot an informal term of address to a male stranger
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jim•my
(ˈdʒɪm i)n., pl. -mies, n.
1. a short crowbar.
v.t. 2. to force open with or as if with a jimmy.
[1840–50; generic use of the proper name]
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jimmy
Past participle: jimmied
Gerund: jimmying
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Noun | 1. | jimmy - a short crowbar; "in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy" |
Verb | 1. | jimmy - to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail" |
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