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
I've got a hold of it, and by cripes I'll knock a good turn out of it.
From Three Wonder Plays by Gregory, Lady
By cripes, I'm goin' t' have a look at that box, my hearty.
From The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan by MacGrath, Harold
You wait, by cripes, till yuh see us where we git warmed up and strung out proper!
From The Phantom Herd by Bower, B. M.
Say, for cripes sake," said Pearl under her breath, "who is that kid?
From Hookers by Bourbon, Rae
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