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Slim jim

Parf of speech: Noun, OED Year: 1916, OED Evaluation: NA

Designating something long and thin or narrow, as slim-jim pants, slim-jim tie, etc.

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People are breaking in their vehicles, they're using these slim-jims to unlock the doors.
A tool used to break into a car.
Speaker: David Daniels, Gender: Male, Age at interview: 57, Interview: 2009, North Bay
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