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Definition of jiminy

jiminy

/ˈdʒɪm.ɪ.ni/
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• interjection

1

Used as a mild exclamation to express surprise, astonishment, or dismay.

Example

"Jiminy, I had no idea the repair would cost that much!"

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 17th century, probably an alteration of the Latin oath 'Jesu Domine' (Jesus, Lord) or a colloquial variant of 'Gemini' (referring to the mythological twins Castor and Pollux, invoked in ancient oaths).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jiminy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jiminy
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