verb
Jim
jihm
verb
1
To pry or force something open, or to tamper with it clumsily (a casual variant of "jimmy").
"He jimmed the window latch with a screwdriver."
"Someone had jimmed the lock on the shed."
noun
1
Old British slang for a one-pound banknote.
"He handed over a couple of jims for the round."
How to Use Jim
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a verb, forcing something open; as slang, a one-pound note.
Common mistake
Don't confuse the verb sense with the given name Jim — the verb is a rare, informal variant of jimmy.
Common pairings
jim a lock
jim the window
Word Forms
jimmed past tense, Jims plural, jims plural, jims singular
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Etymology
A shortened, casual form of "jimmy," itself linked to the name James.