Definitions

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  • interjection Alternative form of criminy.

Etymologies

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A minced oath ("Christ").

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Examples

  • Jeez, I thought, further I never claimed to be a profound thinker, crimony Pete's sake what am I to make of this?

    Boredom & Ennui Christopher Snyder 2011

  • Jeez, I thought, further [I never claimed to be a profound thinker], crimony Pete's sake what am I to make ofthis?

    Ennui Christopher Snyder 2010

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