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cripes

American  
[krahyps] / kraɪps /

interjection

  1. (used as a mild oath or an exclamation of astonishment.)

cripes British  
/ kraɪps /

interjection

  1. old-fashioned an expression of surprise

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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

"I'll larn'ee to answer me—by cripes, I will!" quoth David.

From Jan A Dog and a Romance by Rockwell, Norman

Oh, you don't hev to mention no names, I know who took them steers,—but cripes, it didn't do no good, he wouldn't listen to Baldy Jennings.

From The Trail of Conflict by Loring, Emilie Baker

Come-Paddy, he's hangin' out in the house now, by cripes, 'cept when he takes a sashay down to the stable lookin' fer more.

From The Phantom Herd by Bower, B. M.

We like you, by cripes, and we like your cookin' fine!

From The Happy Family by Bower, B. M.

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