jim
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Also seen as: jims · jimming · jimmed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To jimmy (something); to mess up or mess with (something).
VerbRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A one-pound banknote.
NounRegister: colloquial
Examples
He was tearin' ratty t' raise another jim.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jim” mean?
To jimmy (something); to mess up or mess with (something).
Is “jim” formal or informal?
jim is generally informal.