Explore Jimmy through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like pry or open. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Jimmy meaning
- A diminutive of the male given names James or Jim, also used as a formal given name.
- A colloquial (potentially unfriendly or disparaging) way of addressing any male whose name is unknown to the speaker.
Using Jimmy
- The main meaning on this page is: A diminutive of the male given names James or Jim, also used as a formal given name. | A colloquial (potentially unfriendly or disparaging) way of addressing any male whose name is unknown to the speaker.
- Useful related words include: pry, open, lever, prize.
- In the example corpus, jimmy often appears in combinations such as: jimmy carter, and jimmy, jimmy butler.
Context around Jimmy
- Average sentence length in these examples: 29.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 11 start, 9 middle, 0 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Jimmy
- In this selection, "jimmy" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 29.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, president, now, superplex, carter, johnson and days stand out and add context to how "jimmy" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 2 now jimmy goes up, a superplex jimmy shoves him, jimmy butler, jimmy fallon and jimmy kimmel. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "jimmy" sits close to words such as column, shareholders and spreading, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with jimmy
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Perhaps Jimmy Butler needs Dame, like Dame needs Jimmy. (9 words)
For the Heat, ‘Playoff Jimmy’ was more just plain ‘off Jimmy’. (11 words)
Jimmy and Seth's generous move arrived after a "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" staffer Jimmy for allegedly ghosting writers. (21 words)
Back into the ring Knight goes up top but misses a flying nothing then Jimmy lands a Samoan drop for 2. Now Jimmy goes up top but Knight climbs up there with him and looks for a superplex, Jimmy shoves him down and hits a Splash for a near fall. (50 words)
Jimmy tries to get an answer out of him as to whether this means he’s standing with the Bloodline but he’s noncommital, and Jimmy confirms this to Paul Heyman when he pops out from behind a column after Jey takes his leave. (44 words)
Jimmy Johnson, Troy Aikman moved to tears during Jimmy's surprise Hall of Fame announcementDuring halftime of the Packers vs. Seahawks NFC Divisional Playoff game, legendary former head coach Jimmy Johnson was surprised with news he will be inducted. (39 words)
Example sentences (20)
Back into the ring Knight goes up top but misses a flying nothing then Jimmy lands a Samoan drop for 2. Now Jimmy goes up top but Knight climbs up there with him and looks for a superplex, Jimmy shoves him down and hits a Splash for a near fall.
Jimmy and Seth's generous move arrived after a "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" staffer Jimmy for allegedly ghosting writers.
That atmosphere, with Jimmy reverse-sweeping and the crowd singing ‘Oh, Jimmy, Jimmy'… I sat there thinking, I never want this series to end.
When Will tells Jimmy what he’s done Jimmy is furious, seeing Will’s actions as a betrayal of their agreement after Jimmy pulled out of selling Caleb his shares previously.
Jimmy Johnson, Troy Aikman moved to tears during Jimmy's surprise Hall of Fame announcementDuring halftime of the Packers vs. Seahawks NFC Divisional Playoff game, legendary former head coach Jimmy Johnson was surprised with news he will be inducted.
According to employees who spoke to for the piece, the staff understands that there are “good Jimmy days” and “bad Jimmy days” when it comes to dealing with the face of the program.
After that opening bout, Paul Heyman pulled Jimmy aside and made it clearer than white crystal that if Jimmy doesn’t bring Jey back into the fold by week’s end, that’s on him.
As the cops searched for Eugene, Big Mo assured Jimmy the kid’s attempt on Carlo’s life wasn’t a sanctioned hit, but Jimmy still wanted Eugene handed over to him.
Dre and Jimmy Iovine created Beats Electronics in 2008, and in 2013, they helped establish the USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation.
For the Heat, ‘Playoff Jimmy’ was more just plain ‘off Jimmy’.
It was not totally surprising that Grace took Jimmy’s joke literally, and it could lead to Jimmy being deemed liable for Donnie’s death in season 2 due to professional misconduct.
Jimmy tries to get an answer out of him as to whether this means he’s standing with the Bloodline but he’s noncommital, and Jimmy confirms this to Paul Heyman when he pops out from behind a column after Jey takes his leave.
On Friday night, his celebration – which came days after Jimmy Uso finally snapped and turned on him at Night of Champions – was spoiled by Jimmy and his brother Jey.
Perhaps Jimmy Butler needs Dame, like Dame needs Jimmy.
Asked whether Will and Jimmy’s friendship can be repaired, Dean answered: “I think Jimmy is a flawed character as much as Will is.
Both the "Brunch in a Cup" kit and the Jimmy Pickle Bloody Mary mix are both being exclusively sold through the Jimmy John's website.
By 1949, Taylor was on the air doing notable interviews and conducted many over the ensuing decades, including with performer Jimmy Durante, physicist Albert Einstein and President Jimmy Carter.
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn are shown in 2009 at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta.
For more than a decade between 2009 to 2020, Jimmy Rees was perhaps better known by his on-screen name Jimmy Giggle, with the Melbourne man fronting ABC’s flagship kids program Giggles and Hoot.
Jimmy Rane’s benevolence and generosity has been bestowed on primarily three things: the preservation of his hometown of Abbeville, Auburn University and his Jimmy Rane Foundation, which provides college scholarships for deserving Alabama students.
Phrases with jimmy
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Common combinations with jimmy
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: