Synonyms for jimmy

Grammar : Verb

Spell : jim-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɪm i

Définition 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

Antonyms for jimmy

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