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Synonyms

cripes

American  
[krahyps] / kraɪps /

interjection

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

cripes British  
/ kraɪps /

interjection

  1. old-fashioned an expression of surprise

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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

By cripes, they won't monkey twice with McAllister Montenay though!

From The Blind Lion of the Congo by Whitney, Elliott

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.

Oh, you don't hev to mention no names, I know who took them steers,—but cripes, it didn't do no good, he wouldn't listen to Baldy Jennings.

From The Trail of Conflict by Loring, Emilie Baker

An' when day comes--if day does come--         By cripes, I'm goin' home!

From Man to Man by Gregory, Jackson

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