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
He'd mortgage his ranch and feel like a millionaire, by cripes!
From The Phantom Herd by Bower, B. M.
Oh, cripes, Norry," Hugh said a little impatiently, "you exaggerate all my virtues; you always have.
From The Plastic Age by Marks, Percy
"By cripes, I'm holler plumb down to my toes,—and them's froze stiff."
From The Phantom Herd by Bower, B. M.
"By cripes, you forgive Jakie, and you do it quick!" he thundered.
From The Happy Family by Bower, B. M.
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