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jimmy | dimmy |

As a noun jimmy

is chocolate sprinkles used as a topping for ice cream, cookies, or cupcakes.

As a verb jimmy

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

As an adjective dimmy is

(dated) somewhat dim; dimmish.

jimmy

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • or Jim, also used as a formal given name.
  • * 1979 , Dateline America, Harcourt Brace Jovanocich, ISBN 0151239576, page 184:
    • Heaven only knows why a man with a strong biblical name like James wants to be a president named Jimmy .
  • (Cockney rhyming slang) Shortened form of (Jimmy Riddle), a piddle.

    • Synonyms

    * (piddle) piddle, pee, wee

    Derived terms

    * Jimmy Riddle * Jimmy Woodser

    dimmy

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (dated) somewhat dim; dimmish
    • Dimmy clouds. — Sir Philip Sidney.