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cripes

Cripes is defined as a slang word used to show disgust or annoyance.

(interjection)

An example of cripes used as an interjection is in the following sentence: "Cripes! What did I tell you about leaving your socks all over the floor?!"

See cripes in Webster's New World College Dictionary

interjection

Slang used to express surprise, annoyance, disgust, etc.

also cripe

Origin: euphemism for Christ

See cripes in American Heritage Dictionary 4

interjection

Used to express annoyance, anger, or dismay.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of Christ

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