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jiminy cricket

a phrase used in place of taking Christ's name in vain when someone wants to swear

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  • Jiminy Cricket is a Disney character who played the role of Pinocchio's conscience in the movie Pinocchio. Because his initials are the same as Jesus Christ, Jiminy Cricket has since become a phrase used in place of taking Christ's name in vain when someone wants to swear.
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After hitting your thumb with a hammer you might shout, "Jiminy Cricket that smarts!"

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Submitted by TriplePurple on March 21, 2024

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jiminy cricketAn expression of surprise or annoyance; a euphemism for Jesus Christ used in place of swearing or taking the Lord's name in vain
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