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jimmy

The correct spelling is jimmy.

How to pronounce jimmy

/ˈdʒɪmi/
noun

IPA: /ˈdʒɪmi/

Say it like: Jim-mee

The correct spelling is jimmy. (especially New England and Philadelphia) Chocolate sprinkles used as a topping for ice cream, cookies, or cupcakes.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(especially New England and Philadelphia) Chocolate sprinkles used as a topping for ice cream, cookies, or cupcakes.
  2. 2.A marijuana cigarette.
  3. 3.A device used to circumvent a locking mechanism; a slim jim.
  4. 4.(Royal Navy) First Lieutenant (Executive Officer)
  5. 5.A jemmy; a crowbar used by burglars to open windows and doors.

verb

  1. 1.To pry (something, especially a lock) open with or as if with a crowbar.

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