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
- 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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