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pry vs jimmy

jimmy vs pry

pry and jimmy both are nouns.

pry and jimmy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pry Yes No Yes No
jimmy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, jimmy is a hyponym of pry; that is, jimmy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pry:
  • pry: a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
  • jimmy: a short crowbar
Other hyponyms of pry include jim crow, jemmy.
As verbs, pry and jimmy are synonyms defined as:
  • pry and jimmy: to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
Other synonyms of pry include lever, prise, prize.
pry (noun) jimmy (noun)
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge a short crowbar
pry (verb) jimmy (verb)
be nosey to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Difference between pry and jimmy

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