GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Jimmy (?), n.; pl. Jimmies (#). [Cf. Jemmy.] A short crowbar used by burglars in breaking open doors. [Written also jemmy.]

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    jimmy (?), n.; pl. jimmies (#). [Rhyming slang: Jimmy Grant, for immigrant. RHUD] An immigrant. [Australian slang]

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    jimmy (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. jimmied (?); p. pr. & vb. n. jimmying (?).] To pry open (a door, window, etc.) with a jimmy or similar device; often used with open; as, “the burglar jimmied open the back door and stole the TV set”.

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