"criminy" meaning in English

See criminy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /ˈkɹaɪ.mɪ.ni/, /ˈkɹɪ.mɪ.ni/
Etymology: A minced oath from "Christ's money", in reference to the silver that Judas was paid for betraying Jesus. Head templates: {{en-interj}} criminy
  1. A minced oath that expresses surprise or impatience. Categories (topical): English minced oaths Synonyms: wow, crimine, crimini, crimony
    Sense id: en-criminy-en-intj-1TlzWnl6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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