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
Hadil-Arabic
ZebulunZEB-yoo-lən (English)Biblical
Elda-Italian
CunÉGonde-French
PrincePRINTSEnglish
KÁZmÉR-Hungarian