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cripes

/kraɪps/
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• interjection

1

Used as a mild exclamation to express surprise, annoyance, dismay, or impatience.

Example

"Cripes, I completely forgot that the utility bill was due today!"

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• Nearby Words

crinkly
crinum
criosphinx
cripes
cripple
crippled
crippler

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 19th century, 'cripes' originated as a minced oath and euphemistic alteration of 'Christ' or 'Christ's sake'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cripes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cripes
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