criminy

Definitions


[ˈkrɪmɪni], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- used to express surprise or disbelief
(e.g: criminy, what is this world coming to?)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century (as crimine): origin uncertain; perhaps an alteration of Christ, perhaps from Italian crimine ‘crime’




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