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/ˈdʒɪmi/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A slang term for a crowbar or a pry bar used for forcing open doors or windows.
He grabbed a jimmy from the toolbox to break into the old shed.
A slang term for a penis (used primarily in informal contexts).
He joked about how he had to be careful changing in the locker room to keep everyone from seeing his jimmy.
verb
To force open or to pry apart (usually a door or window) using a jimmy.
The burglar attempted to jimmy the lock to gain entry to the house.
Etymology
Possibly derived from the proper name Jimmy, a diminutive of James.
Common Phrases and Expressions
jimmy the lock:
To open a lock without a key using a tool.
jimmying a window:
To force a window open using a tool.
the jimmies:
Refers to small chocolate sprinkles.
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Slang Meanings
To cheat or trick someone.
He tried to jimmy the game to get ahead.
To manipulate or adjust something in a clever way.
She had to jimmy the settings to get it to work.