English Explanatory Dictionary

Jiminy Cricket

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. An expression of annoyance or surprise.
intj
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Jiminy Cricket.

Word forms

Jiminy Cricket Jiminy Crickets Jimminy Cricket Jimminy Crickets

Etymology

Euphemistic alteration of Jesus Christ. The cartoon character was named for the minced oath, which is recorded from the early 1800s onwards.

Derived words

by Jiminy jiminy Christmas Jiminy Christmas
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