jeepers
[ jee-perz ]
interjection
(used as a mild exclamation of surprise or emotion.)
Origin of jeepers
11925–30, Americanism; euphemistic alteration of Jesus
- Also jeepers creepers [kree-perz]. /ˈkri pərz/.
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British Dictionary definitions for jeepers
jeepers
jeepers creepers
/ (ˈdʒiːpəz ˈkriːpəz) /
interjection
US and Canadian slang a mild exclamation of surprise
Origin of jeepers
1C20: euphemism for Jesus
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