jiminy cricket



jiminy cricket

A minced oath for "Jesus Christ," expressing surprise, shock, or astonishment. Jiminy cricket, the bill for that dinner is nearly $200! We won the lottery? Jiminy cricket, that's amazing news!
See also: cricket

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GrenvilleGREN-vilEnglish (Rare)
StÉPhanieste-fa-NEEFrench
Antal-Hungarian
Elham-Persian
TruusTRUYSDutch
SvĚTlana-Czech