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Word: Jiminy
Speech Type: Interjection
Etymology:
early 19th century: alteration of Gemini used as a mild oath in the mid 17th century, a euphemistic form of Jesus (Christ)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdʒɪmɪni
Dialects: British English
Definition:
used in phrases as an expression of surprise
Short Definition:used in phrases as expression of surprise
Examples:- by Jiminy, she was right
- Jiminy Cricket!
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