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jim⋅i⋅ny

  [jim-uh-nee]
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–interjection
(a mild exclamation of surprise, emotion, or awe.)
Also, jim⋅mi⋅ny.

Origin:
1810–20; perh. alter. of L Jēsu Domine Lord Jesus!
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Main Entry:  jiminy
Part of Speech:  interj
Definition:  an exclamation of surprise
Etymology:  alter. of Gemini
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Word Origin & History

jiminy 
exclamation of surprise, 1803, a disguised oath, probably for Jesu Domine "Jesus Lord." Extended form jiminy cricket is attested from 1848.
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