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jimmy in Czech

jimmy in Czech is paklíč — jimmy means to force open, especially a lock or window, using a crowbar or similar tool.

jimmy in Czech

paklíč
noun
(informal) A device used to circumvent a locking mechanism.

What does "jimmy" mean?

  1. verb To force open, especially a lock or window, using a crowbar or similar tool.
    "The burglar jimmied the back door open with a screwdriver."
  2. noun A short crowbar used by burglars to pry open doors or windows.
    "He carried a small jimmy in his tool bag for emergencies."
  3. noun Small rod-shaped sprinkles used to decorate ice cream or baked goods (mainly US regional usage).
    "She topped the sundae with a generous scoop of chocolate jimmies."
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jimmy in a sentence

  • The burglar jimmied the back door open with a screwdriver.
  • Police found marks where someone had jimmied the window frame.
  • He carried a small jimmy in his tool bag for emergencies.
  • She topped the sundae with a generous scoop of chocolate jimmies.

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What is "jimmy" in Czech?

"jimmy" in Czech is paklíč. jimmy means: To force open, especially a lock or window, using a crowbar or similar tool.

How do you use "jimmy" in a sentence?

Example: "The burglar jimmied the back door open with a screwdriver." In Czech, "jimmy" is paklíč.

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