Jiminy Cricket

See also: jiminy cricket

English

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Etymology

Euphemistic alteration of Jesus Christ. The cartoon character was named for the minced oath, which is recorded from the early 1800s onwards.

Interjection

Jiminy Cricket

  1. An expression of annoyance or surprise.

Derived terms

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