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Johnathan vs Jimmy - What's the difference?

johnathan | jimmy |

As a proper noun johnathan

is , a uncommon variant spelling of jonathan, confusing that name with john.

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.

johnathan

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • , a uncommon variant spelling of Jonathan, confusing that name with John.

    • 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