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Definition of jemmy noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

jemmy

noun

/ˈdʒemi/

/ˈdʒemi/

(British English)

(North American English jimmy)

(plural jemmies, North American English jimmies)

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a short heavy metal bar used by thieves to force open doors and windows
Word Originearly 19th cent.: familiar form of the given name James (compare with jack).

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