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Jimmy in Japanese

Jimmy in Japanese is ジミー — Jimmy means to force open, especially a lock or window, using a crowbar or similar tool.

Jimmy in Japanese

ジミー
proper noun
Pronounced: jimī
A en given name, also used as a formal given name.

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.

Similar words in Japanese

pry

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Jimmy" in Japanese?

"Jimmy" in Japanese is ジミー. Jimmy means: To force open, especially a lock or window, using a crowbar or similar tool.

How do you pronounce ジミー?

"Jimmy" in Japanese is ジミー, pronounced "jimī".

How do you use "Jimmy" in a sentence?

Example: "The burglar jimmied the back door open with a screwdriver." In Japanese, "Jimmy" is ジミー.

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