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Grammar : Verb
Spell : jim-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɪm i



Definition of jimmy

Origin :
  • "burglar's crowbar," 1848, variant of jemmy, name for a type of crowbar much used by burglars, special use of Jemmy, familiar form of proper name James (also see jack).
  • verb pry open
Example sentences :
  • As for him—well caviare, I'm afraid, will always be caviare to Jimmy Nesbit.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "I can't conscientiously tell him that, Jimmy," said Yates soothingly.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • You will have a hard one, Jimmy, when you go to do the chores!
  • Extract from : « Farm Ballads » by Will Carleton
  • She held them out for Jimmy to inspect, with the first touch of vanity he had seen in her.
  • Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt
  • Jimmy nodded sympathetically, understanding; then helped himself.
  • Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt
  • "You have got to thank me for it all, Jimmy," Ethel said, when he came to her for congratulations.
  • Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt
  • When Jimmy left the post-office he went straight back to the cottage.
  • Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt
  • "I wish you could get a typewriter machine, Jimmy," she remarked.
  • Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt
  • It was an hour later, when Lalage heard Jimmy's key in the lock.
  • Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt
  • Jimmy, believe me, you must believe me, every penny went for you.
  • Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt

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