Jimmy

5 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To pry open with a crowbar or similar tool. Also a male given name.

“The thief tried to jimmy the lock.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈd͡ʒɪmi/

Syllables

jim·my

Related Words

Synonyms

pryforce

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double M with J and Y, tests uncommon letters.

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Scrabble

Worth 17 points with J and Y combination.

Words Related to Jimmy

Words one letter different

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dimmy jammy jemmy jimpy zimmy

Words you can make from Jimmy

Shorter words formed from the letters in “jimmy”.

immy

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