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Word of the Day – Jemmy

By September 12, 2020Word of the Day

Jemmy (also jimmy) (noun/verb)

jem-ee

A short crowbar used by a burglar to force open a window or door. / To force something open with a jemmy.

Early 19th century pet form of the given name James (compare with jack).

Example sentences

“It looks like he used a jemmy to get in.”

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