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jiminy

JIH-muh-nee
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An exclamation of mild surprise or annoyance.
"Jiminy, I didn't expect that at all!"

How to Use Jiminy

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In 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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_____, I didn't expect that at all!

Etymology

An altered form of "Gemini," itself an old mild exclamation.

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