What is the meaning of jimmy?

noun

  • A short crowbar.
    • usage: "in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy"

verb

  • To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open.
    • usage: "The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"
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