crimony

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/kɹɪˈməʊni/

A form of criminy — Expressing surprise or impatience.

Scrabble 14

Meanings

interjection
  1. alternativeAlternative form of criminy.

    Holy crimony, these guys are the next wave.

    2009, Harvey Kubernik, Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and the Music of Laurel Canyon, →ISBN, page 67
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    "Crimony, honey, would you get the dog outta here?

    2004, Tim Nyberg, The Practical Joker's Handbook, →ISBN, page 71

    "Jake, do you realize this is Sunday?" Mitch asked. "Holy crimony, you're right. And, we left this morning without as much as a prayer of thanks for the shelter from the rain."

    2008, Carol Huff, Groffrey Soil and Finley Petticoats, →ISBN, page 169

    "Crimony!" Matthew griped as he bent over and tried to catch his breath.

    2008, Carolyn Hart Bennett, Seven Sisters: The Voyage, →ISBN, page 169

    For crimony sakes (again..?...look it up) grown men let punks rule their streets.

    2009, Eric Ellis Brown, Best Laid Plans

    HOW does that much air get in my body?! Crimony!

    2010, *Michelle Smith, Taboo Secrets of Pregnancy: A Guide to Life With a Belly, →ISBN, page 2

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APA

crimony. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crimony

MLA

“crimony.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crimony. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “crimony,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crimony.

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