Meaning & Definition of word "Jimmy"
Jimmy
/ˈdʒɪmi/
noun:
- 1. A slang term for a crowbar or a pry bar used for forcing open doors or windows.
- Example: He grabbed a jimmy from the toolbox to break into the old shed.
- 2. A slang term for a penis (used primarily in informal contexts).
- Example: He joked about how he had to be careful changing in the locker room to keep everyone from seeing his jimmy.
verb:
- 1. To force open or to pry apart (usually a door or window) using a jimmy.
- Example: 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.
Related Words
lockpick:
A tool used to manipulate the components of a lock.
burglar:
A person who illegally enters a building with intent to commit a crime.
Slang Meanings of jimmy
Meaning: To cheat or trick someone.
● Example Sentence: He tried to jimmy the game to get ahead.
Meaning: To manipulate or adjust something in a clever way.
● Example Sentence: She had to jimmy the settings to get it to work.