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Definition of jeepers

jeepers

/ˈdʒiː.pərz/
jee · pers
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jeepers Lexical Profile

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• interjection

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North American Used as a mild, informal exclamation to express surprise, alarm, or enthusiasm.

Example

"Jeepers, I had no idea the repair bill would be that expensive!"

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for jeepers

• Nearby Words

jeddah
jedi
jeep
jeepers
jeer
jeeringly
jeez

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in early 20th-century American English, the word is a minced oath formed as a euphemistic alteration of "Jesus" (often paired in the phrase "jeepers creepers" for "Jesus Christ").

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