jiminy
pronunciation
How to pronounce jiminy in British English:
UK ['dʒɪmənɪ]
How to pronounce jiminy in American English:
US ['dʒɪmənɪ]
Word Origin
- jiminy
- exclamation of surprise, 1803, a disguised oath, perhaps for Jesu Domine "Jesus Lord." Extended form jiminy cricket is attested from 1848 and suggests Jesus Christ (compare also Jiminy Christmas, 1890).
Example
- 1. Or grants wishes like jiminy cricket and santa claus .
- 2. But it 's my sewer , jiminy , and I love it .
- 3. Jiminy christmas ! It ` s already out !
- 4. Oh , jiminy . Lt sure turned cold .
- 5. Jiminy ! Gee , I 'm glad to see ya !