jeepers

[ jee-perz ]

interjection

1. (used as a mild exclamation of surprise or emotion.)

jeepers

/ ˈdʒiːpəz ˈkriːpəz /

interjection

1. slang.
   a mild exclamation of surprise

Word History and Origins

Origin of jeepers¹

1925–30, Americanism; euphemistic alteration of Jesus

Word History and Origins

Origin of jeepers¹

C20: euphemism for Jesus

Example Sentences

“He sang ‘Jeepers Creepers’ to a horse!”

From Los Angeles Times

Dennis the Menace > Emaciated Man Seethes: After Dennis blurts out, “Jeepers, you sure are fat, Mister Wilson,” Martha puts her husband on a no-carb diet.

From Washington Post

Please mention “Scanners,” “Fallen,” “The Omen,” “The Exorcist,” “Jeepers Creepers” and “The Hunger.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Are you kidding me? Mr. Anti-Vax? Jeepers.”

From Slate

Bernier even told one guest: "I'm not taking it. Are you kidding me? Mr. Anti-Vax? Jeepers."

From Salon

Related Words

• cry
• exclamation
• expletive
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