Jimmied Meaning in English
word · lemma: jimmy
ˈdʒɪmid
JIM-eed
dʒˈɪmɪd
jim-EED
Definition
Opened something, especially a lock or door, using a tool like a crowbar instead of a key, usually with force.
Usage & Nuances
'Jimmied' is informal and often used in crime or break-in contexts. Usually refers to using a tool ('jimmy') to force open something. Not for regular lock opening. Often used passively ('The window was jimmied').
Spanish: forzó con una palanca - abrió con fuerza (cerradura)Portuguese (BR): arrombou com pé-de-cabra - forçou (fechadura)Portuguese (PT): arrombou com pé de cabra - forçou (fechadura)Chinese (Simplified): 用撬棍撬开Chinese (Traditional): 用撬棍撬開Hindi: पैचकस या रॉड से ज़बरदस्ती खोलाArabic: فتح بالقوة (بأداة)Bengali: জバー দিয়ে খোলা - বলপ্রয়োগে খোলাRussian: вскрыть фомкой - взломатьJapanese: バールでこじ開けたVietnamese: cạy mở bằng xà beng - nạy mởKorean: 빠루로 억지로 열다 - 억지로 따다Turkish: levyeyle zorla açmakUrdu: اوزار سے زبردستی کھولناIndonesian: membongkar dengan linggis - dicongkel paksa
Example Sentences
Someone jimmied the back door last night.
basic
The window was jimmied open during the break-in.
basic
He jimmied the lock to get inside.
basic
The thieves jimmied their way into the garage without anyone noticing.
natural
Looks like someone jimmied the mailbox to steal the packages.
natural
Don’t worry, I just jimmied it a bit to see if it still works — nothing’s broken.
natural