jiminy
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of jiminy
1810–20; perhaps alteration of Latin Jēsu Domine Lord Jesus!
Example Sentences
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“Jiminy Christmas! Nell Warne?” he whispered, his expression confounded.
From Literature
He was there to service her, sort of her Tinkerbell, her Jiminy Cricket a little bit.
From Los Angeles Times
When there really is an authentic animated Disney cricket story or character - Jiminy aside - we'll know the sport will truly have made it in America.
From BBC
Anne Carlson, the founder of Jiminy’s cricket-based pet food, saw a stronger business model — and potential for greater environmental impact — in feeding canines.
From Seattle Times
Don’t expect Jiminy Cricket to start singing when the nightmare begins Tuesday on PlayStation 5/4, Xbox X/S/One and PC.
From Seattle Times
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