General
jings
What does jings mean?
A mild exclamation of surprise or dismay, like 'gosh'.
"Jings, is that the time already?"
Origin
Scots minced oath, a euphemistic alteration of 'Jesus'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'jings' mean?
It's a mild Scots exclamation of surprise or dismay, roughly equivalent to 'gosh'.
Where does 'jings' come from?
It's a minced oath, a euphemistic alteration of 'Jesus'.
How do you use 'jings'?
As a startled exclamation, as in 'Jings, is that the time already?'
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