CRIPES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Cripes

Speech Type: Interjection

Etymology:

early 20th century: alteration of Christ

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: krʌɪps
Dialects: British English
Definition:

used as a euphemism for Christ

Short Definition:

used as euphemism for Christ

Examples:
  • Joyce is on the warpath, cripes!
  • for cripes' sakes get a move on or we'll be late

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