cripes
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of cripes
First recorded in 1905–10; apparently euphemistic alteration of Christ
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I was a pallbearer at her sister’s funeral, for cripes sake!
From Slate ● Jun. 12, 2021
"Well, by cripes, yuh better send for 'im then!"
From The Phantom Herd by B. M. Bower
"By cripes, he's er dangerous beggar," said Scott.
From The Missing Link by Edward Dyson
"By cripes, we'll tote him out," declared Big Medicine, pushing ahead of Chip in his enthusiasm.
From The Happy Family by B. M. Bower
I've got a hold of it, and by cripes I'll knock a good turn out of it.
From Three Wonder Plays by Lady Gregory
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