jeepers
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of jeepers
1925–30, euphemistic alteration of Jesus
Example Sentences
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“It’s the core people, the true Jeepers of the group, that kept it successful.”
From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2021
She recently became a member of the Salem, Ore., Jeepers club and started customizing her 2014 Jeep JKU, which she bought after her parents’ deaths in 2017 and 2018.
From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2021
Rakoff: Jeepers, I’m a little taken aback by Judge Posner’s salvo.
From Slate • Jul. 5, 2017
In later life she gave supporting turns in such films as Jeepers Creepers, Miss Congeniality 2 and TV's Will and Grace.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2013
Jeepers," he said, "you got that gun out fast.
From Border, Breed Nor Birth by Reynolds, Mack
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