jemmy

noun
UK: /ˈdʒemi/
US: /ˈdʒɛmi/

  1. A short crowbar, often used for forcing locks or doors.

    1. The thief used a jemmy to break into the house.
    2. Detectives found a jemmy at the crime scene, suggesting forced entry was used.

Synonyms

crowbar jimmy
jemmy transitive-verb

  1. To force open (something) with a jemmy or similar tool.

    1. He tried to jemmy the window, but it wouldn't budge.
    2. The burglars jimmied the back door when no one was home.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "jemmy" is /ˈdʒemi/ in British English and /ˈdʒɛmi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jemmy": crowbar, jimmy.

Example usage of "jemmy": "The thief used a jemmy to break into the house.". More examples on the page.