CRIMINY


Meaning of CRIMINY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkri-mə-nē, ˈkrī- ]

interjection

Etymology: perhaps alteration of jiminy, gemini, mild oath, probably euphemism for Late Latin Jesu domine Jesus Lord!

Date: 1681

— used as a mild oath or to express surprise

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