Why Do People Use the Phrase Jiminy Cricket?
When someone exclaims “by jiminy, jumpin’ jiminy, etc,” they are employing an old-fashioned exclamation or mild profanity to convey surprise, amazement, or wonder (as…
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Where Did the Saying “jiminy Christmas” Come From?
“Jiminy Christmas” is an English-language example of what’s called a minced oath, a way to avoid referencing the sacred or profane, such as God…