What does JIMMY mean?

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "jimmy": jimmy Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Definition:

• (n.) A short crowbar used to force open doors or windows.
• (v.) To force open (a door or window) with a jimmy.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdʒɪmi/
• UK: /ˈdʒɪmi/

Origin and Usage:

• The word "jimmy" originated in the United States in the late 19th century and is believed to be a variation of the name "Jimmy," which was a common name at the time. The tool was originally called a "jimmy bar" or "jimmy iron," and the verb form "jimmy" emerged later.
• The tool is often used by burglars to break into buildings, which has led to its association with criminal activity.

Synonyms: crowbar, pry bar, lever
Related Words: lever, wedge, pry, bar, tool
Example Sentences:

• The burglar used a jimmy to break into the house.
• He had to jimmy the window open because it was stuck.