jimmy in German
jimmy in German is aufbrechen — jimmy means to force open, especially a lock or window, using a crowbar or similar tool.
jimmy in German
aufbrechen
(transitive, informal) To pry (something, especially a lock) open with or as if with a crowbar.
What does "jimmy" mean?
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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."
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noun A short crowbar used by burglars to pry open doors or windows.
"He carried a small jimmy in his tool bag for emergencies."
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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."
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 German?
"jimmy" in German is aufbrechen. 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 German, "jimmy" is aufbrechen.
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