jiminy

Or jim·mi·ny

[jim-uh-nee]

interjection

1. (a mild exclamation of surprise, emotion, or awe.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of jiminy¹

1810–20; perhaps alteration of Latin Jēsu Domine Lord Jesus!

Example Sentences

He was there to service her, sort of her Tinkerbell, her Jiminy Cricket a little bit.

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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.

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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.

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Don’t expect Jiminy Cricket to start singing when the nightmare begins Tuesday on PlayStation 5/4, Xbox X/S/One and PC.

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“Wow! Jiminy Crickets! I have no words,” Chriss said.

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