criminy

English

Alternative forms

• crimine, crimini, crimony

Etymology

A minced oath from "Christ's money", in reference to the silver that Judas was paid for betraying Jesus.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɹaɪ.mɪ.ni/, /ˈkɹɪ.mɪ.ni/

Interjection

criminy

1. A minced oath that expresses surprise or impatience.

Synonyms

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Anagrams

• myricin