Jimmy

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -Éªmi

Alternative forms

jemmy in some senses

Alternative forms

jemmy

Full definition of jimmy

Noun

jimmy

(plural jimmies)

(in the plural only, dialectal, US, usually plural) Chocolate sprinkles used as a topping for ice cream, cookies, or cupcakes.
(slang) A marijuana cigarette.
A device used to circumvent a locking mechanism; a slim-Jim.
(slang) Royal Navy slang for First Lieutenant (Executive Officer)
(US) A jemmy; a crowbar used by burglars to open windows and doors.
(US, slang) A penis.
(US, slang) A condom.

2004, Murad Kalam, Night Journey, Simon & Schuster (2004), ISBN 0743244184, page 158:"The next time you hook up with somebody," Lovie was saying, "you better wear a jimmy, boy. ...

(rare) A male crab; a cock.

Usage notes

Using jimmies to refer to chocolate sprinkles is considered offensive in the Southern US.

Synonyms

(marijuana cigarette) see also .
(sprinkles) hundreds and thousands (UK), sprinkles
(penis) see also .
(condom) see also .

Verb

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

unknown date Raymond Chandler, "The Big Sleep":''The kitchen window had been jimmied.