Jiminy Cricket

See also: jiminy cricket

English edit

Alternative forms edit

jiminy cricket, Jiminy Crickets, jiminy crickets

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)

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