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Jimmy

Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɪmi/

The English word “Jimmy” has 4 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. A colloquial (potentially unfriendly or disparaging) way of addressing any male whose name is unknown to the speaker.
  2. A General Motors diesel truck or diesel locomotive, or the diesel engine thereof; (by extension) any GMC truck, even a gasoline-powered pickup or SUV.
  3. A prime mover powered by a two-stroke Detroit Diesel engine.

noun

  1. Shortened form of Jimmy Riddle, a piddle, a piss.

Etymology

From Jim + -y.

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