intj
jiminy
JIH-muh-nee
Jiminy (intj) means an exclamation of mild surprise or annoyance. Example: “Jiminy, I didn't expect that at all!”
intj
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An exclamation of mild surprise or annoyance.
"Jiminy, I didn't expect that at all!"
"He sat up with a jerk. "Holy Jiminy! How did you figure all that out?""
— Elaine Sterne, The Road of Ambition (1917)
How to use jiminy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dated, family-friendly way of expressing surprise, similar to "good grief."
When to use it
Old-fashioned and rarely heard outside jokes or children's media (e.g. "Jiminy Cricket").
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Etymology
An altered form of "Gemini," itself an old mild exclamation.
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What does “jiminy” mean?
The word “jiminy” means an exclamation of mild surprise or annoyance. In plain terms, a dated, family-friendly way of expressing surprise, similar to "good grief.".
How do you pronounce “jiminy”?
“Jiminy” is pronounced JIH-muh-nee (/ˈd͡ʒɪməni/ in IPA).
How do you use “jiminy” in a sentence?
Here is “jiminy” used in a sentence: “Jiminy, I didn't expect that at all!”
What part of speech is “jiminy”?
“Jiminy” is an intj.
