Jimmy
verb
To force open a door or window using a lever or tool.
He had to jimmy the lock to get inside.
Usage tips
Informal
jimmy a lock,jimmy open,try to jimmy
noun
A lever or tool used to pry something open.
He grabbed a jimmy to open the stuck door.
Usage tips
Neutral
use a jimmy,jimmy tool,jimmy for entry
verb
To force open a door or window using a lever or tool.
He had to jimmy the lock to get inside.
Usage tips
Informal
jimmy a lock,jimmy open,try to jimmy
noun
A lever or tool used to pry something open.
He grabbed a jimmy to open the stuck door.
Usage tips
Neutral
use a jimmy,jimmy tool,jimmy for entry
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Keep in mind that 'jimmy' often implies illegal or unauthorized entry.
He might have jimmied the door to break in.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Use 'jimmy' in informal situations; avoid it in professional or formal contexts.
He jimmied a window instead of using the key.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Interpretation
Be aware it may reverse connotation in some cultures; not all cultures may view 'jimming' negatively.
In crime dramas, the protagonist might jimmy locks to escape.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Keep in mind that 'jimmy' often implies illegal or unauthorized entry.
He might have jimmied the door to break in.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Use 'jimmy' in informal situations; avoid it in professional or formal contexts.
He jimmied a window instead of using the key.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Interpretation
Be aware it may reverse connotation in some cultures; not all cultures may view 'jimming' negatively.
In crime dramas, the protagonist might jimmy locks to escape.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Keep in mind that 'jimmy' often implies illegal or unauthorized entry.
He might have jimmied the door to break in.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Use 'jimmy' in informal situations; avoid it in professional or formal contexts.
He jimmied a window instead of using the key.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Interpretation
Be aware it may reverse connotation in some cultures; not all cultures may view 'jimming' negatively.
In crime dramas, the protagonist might jimmy locks to escape.
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