jimmy

BrE /ˈdʒɪmɪ/ AmE /ˈdʒɪmɪ/

noun en → es

1 TOOL [singular] B2

a small tool used for picking locks or opening windows without a key

llavero, ganzúa

Collocations jimmy to open a window

  • He used a jimmy to break into the house.

    Usó un ganzúa para entrar en la casa sin llave.

2 PERSON [singular] B2

a person who uses jimmys or other tools to break into buildings illegally

ladrón, intruso

Collocations jimmy at a house

  • The jimmy was caught by the police.

    El ladrón fue capturado por la policía.