Jemmy

/ˈdʒemi/

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Pro Tip 1/3

Used mainly to describe a tool for illegal activities, specifically burglary.

He was caught carrying a jemmy, which suggested his intentions.

Pro Tip 2/3

More common in British English than American, where 'crowbar' is preferred.

In British crime dramas, you might hear 'jemmy' instead of 'crowbar'.

Pro Tip 3/3

It's a slang term, so it's not used in formal contexts.

Don't write 'jemmy' in a formal report; use 'crowbar' or 'pry bar' instead.

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