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单词 Jiminy
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Definition of Jiminy in English:

Jiminy

exclamationˈdʒɪmɪniˈjimənē
  • Used in phrases as an expression of surprise.

    by Jiminy, she was right
    Jiminy Cricket!
    Example sentencesExamples
    • What in the name of Jiminy did these freaks think they were achieving?
    • Jumping Jiminy's eyelash curlers, I'm going to be so late!
    • Of course, then Black's e-pawn is backwards and… Jiminy crickets!
    • Alright, let's see what we've got - Jiminy Cricket!
    • Work, self-reliance and a refusal to surrender were his goals and by Jiminy, his family had to achieve them.

Origin

Early 19th century: alteration of Gemini used as a mild oath in the mid 17th century, a euphemistic form of Jesus (Christ).

 
 

Definition of Jiminy in US English:

Jiminy

exclamationˈjimənē
  • Used in phrases as an expression of surprise.

    by Jiminy, she was right
    Jiminy Cricket!
    Example sentencesExamples
    • What in the name of Jiminy did these freaks think they were achieving?
    • Jumping Jiminy's eyelash curlers, I'm going to be so late!
    • Alright, let's see what we've got - Jiminy Cricket!
    • Of course, then Black's e-pawn is backwards and… Jiminy crickets!
    • Work, self-reliance and a refusal to surrender were his goals and by Jiminy, his family had to achieve them.

Origin

Early 19th century: alteration of Gemini used as a mild oath in the mid 17th century, a euphemistic form of Jesus (Christ).

 
 
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