cripes
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of cripes
First recorded in 1905–10; apparently euphemistic alteration of Christ
Example Sentences
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I was a pallbearer at her sister’s funeral, for cripes sake!
From Slate • Jun. 12, 2021
But–aw cripes, dang these lawyers, I don’t want to monkey around–gimme a hundred thousand dollars and she’s yours.”
From Wunpost by Coolidge, Dane
An' when day comes--if day does come-- By cripes, I'm goin' home!
From Man to Man by Gregory, Jackson
An' when day comes--if day does come-- By cripes, I'm goin' home!
From Man to Man by Gregory, Jackson
"Seems t' me we've done enough ridin' and actin', by cripes, t' make half a dozen pitchers better'n what I've ever saw."
From The Phantom Herd by Bower, B. M.
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