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.]
[1913 Webster]
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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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