Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jimmie
noun
/ˈdʒɪmi/
Definition
A tool used for prying open or forcibly lifting something, commonly known as a jimmy or a jemmy.
Examples
- The burglar used a jimmie to open the back door.
- In the movie, the detective found a jimmie hidden in the suspect’s toolbox.
- Despite the security measures, the thieves managed to gain entry with a simple jimmie.
Meaning
Used primarily in the context of burglary, a jimmie is an implement that allows someone to gain unpermitted access to a locked or secured space.
Synonyms
- crowbar
- lever
- pry bar
