Jiminy Cricket
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See also: jiminy cricket
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Euphemistic alteration of Jesus Christ. The cartoon character was named for the minced oath, which is recorded from the early 1800s onwards.
Interjection[edit]
Jiminy Cricket
- An expression of annoyance or surprise.
Derived terms[edit]
- by jiminy, jiminy
- Christmas, Jiminy Christmas (probably)