Pronunciation: /dʒɪmi/

Definitions of jimmy

noun a short crowbar used for forcing doors and windows

Example Sentences

A1 Jimmy is my best friend.

A2 I saw Jimmy at the park yesterday.

B1 Jimmy always makes me laugh with his jokes.

B2 I invited Jimmy to my birthday party.

C1 Jimmy's intelligence and wit are unmatched.

C2 I have known Jimmy for over a decade and he is like a brother to me.

verb to force open (a door or window) with a jimmy

Example Sentences

A1 I jimmy the lock to open the door when I forget my keys.

A2 The thief tried to jimmy the window open to break into the house.

B1 The detective suspected foul play when he found evidence that someone had tried to jimmy the safe.

B2 The expert locksmith was able to jimmy the lock without causing any damage.

C1 The skilled burglar was able to jimmy the high-security lock with ease.

C2 The hacker was able to jimmy the encrypted code to gain access to the sensitive information.

Examples of jimmy in a Sentence

formal Jimmy is a diligent employee who always meets deadlines.

informal I heard Jimmy got a promotion at work, good for him!

slang Jimmy is a cool dude, always down for a good time.

figurative The storm hit the town like Jimmy's temper, fast and fierce.

Grammatical Forms of jimmy

past tense

jimmied

plural

jimmies

comparative

more jimmy

superlative

most jimmy

present tense

jimmies

future tense

will jimmy

perfect tense

have jimmied

continuous tense

is jimmying

singular

jimmy

positive degree

jimmy

infinitive

to jimmy

gerund

jimmying

participle

jimmying

Origin and Evolution of jimmy

First Known Use: 1893 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'jimmy' originated as a slang term in the United States.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as a verb meaning to force something open with a crowbar or similar tool, 'jimmy' has evolved to also refer to a type of tool used for this purpose. It is now commonly used in informal contexts to mean to manipulate or tamper with something in a clever or dishonest way.