Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- interjection Used to express annoyance, anger, or dismay.
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- interjection Used
euphemistically forChrist as a mild expression of surprise.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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(Note: We'd prefer you e-mail, but if you must call, make sure to throw in a "cripes" and a "jeez" or two, along with a few references to how your frickin 'knee ain't never been right since you slipped on the sidewalk down by the Pick' n Save, so it sounds like you're local.)
Joseph Minton Amann and Tom Breuer: A Festivus for the Rest of Us 2009
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Theo, my "cripes" was not aimed at you, despite appearing directly below one of your comments.
Madison windowscape and graffiti. Ann Althouse 2007
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The man is permanently clutching his head saying "cripes" a national treasure
Boris Watch Kerron Cross 2006
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I thought I was getting somewhere with that "cripes" but there was dead silence again until finally my producer came along and said, "We are set to go."
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And for his Spirit of humanity Greeting, It's Easter Sunday for cripes sake, Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of all our sins and evil doings.
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His lack of patience with the youthful priest is understandable – cripes, the guy looked like he was barely out of high school, let alone the seminary.
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Casting the always-likable Bradley Whitford the West Wing vet just starred in a show called The Good Guys, for cripes' sake! as the chillingly cruel serial killer was a masterstroke.
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You passed Paygo, now follow the law, for cripes sakes!
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I know she's good for blog hits, but how about the entertainment section for cripes sakes?! kcl
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You passed Paygo, now follow the law, for cripes sakes!
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