interjection
General Slang
jiminy Christmas
JIM-uh-nee KRIS-mus · interjection · informal
A mild, polite exclamation.
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Definitions
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An inoffensive exclamation of surprise or exasperation used to avoid taking the Lord's name in vain.
“Jiminy Christmas, would you look at that mess.”
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jiminy Christmas In A Sentence
Jiminy Christmas, would you look at that mess.
Origin & Usage
A minced oath—euphemistic substitution for "Jesus Christ."
People Also Ask
What does "jiminy Christmas" mean?
It's a mild exclamation of surprise or exasperation, used in place of stronger language.
Where does "jiminy Christmas" come from?
It's a minced oath — a euphemistic substitution for "Jesus Christ" to avoid taking the Lord's name in vain.
Is "jiminy Christmas" rude?
No, it's deliberately inoffensive and polite, which is the whole point of a minced oath.
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