jimmying
The word “jimmying” has 3 syllables: jim-my-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɪmiɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for jimmying?
In the thesaurus, “jimmying” has 2 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jimmying along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jimmying
- prying
- pulling
Antonyms for jimmying
- connecting
Meanings of jimmying
- verb
- To pry (something, especially a lock) open with or as if with a crowbar.
Example Sentences
- The burglar was caught red-handed while jimmying the lock of the jewelry store.
- She could hear someone outside jimmying the window, and she quickly called the police.
- The detectives found marks indicating that someone had been jimmying the doors of several houses in the neighborhood.
- After accidentally locking himself out of his apartment, he resorted to jimmying the door open with a credit card.
- The adventurous teenager was caught by security while jimmying the gate to sneak into the amusement park after hours.
On this page you'll find 3 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jimmying, such as: connecting, prying, pulling.
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