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cripes

[ krahyps ]

interjection

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


cripes

/ kraɪps /

interjection

  1. old-fashioned.
    an expression of surprise
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cripes1

First recorded in 1905–10; apparently euphemistic alteration of Christ
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cripes1

C20: euphemistic for Christ!
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Example Sentences

"By cripes, we'll tote him out," declared Big Medicine, pushing ahead of Chip in his enthusiasm.

By cripes, yuh just give me a sight uh that Irish once, and he'll come, if I have to rope and drag 'im!

By cripes, but I'll make her wish she was as dead as her friend here.

By cripes, if she isn't dead herself by morning she'll wish she was!

By cripes, we got a scheme to beat that—you tell 'im, Weary.

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