intj
jiminy
JIH-muh-nee
intj
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An exclamation of mild surprise or annoyance.
"Jiminy, I didn't expect that at all!"
How to Use Jiminy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dated, family-friendly way of expressing surprise, similar to "good grief."
When to use it
Old-fashioned and rarely heard outside jokes or children's media (e.g. "Jiminy Cricket").
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Etymology
An altered form of "Gemini," itself an old mild exclamation.