Definition of "criminy" [criminy]

• A minced oath that expresses surprise. (interjection)

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• "Agriculture bested hunting and gathering not because it was easier -- criminy, it was so much harder!"
• "The light at the end of the tunnel may be an oncoming train, but it's a train I'm going to catch, by criminy."
• "Heinz Donaubauer 6 months ago holy mother of criminy...no additional light and still a very clear image. impressive"