"cripes" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /kɹaɪps/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cripes.wav [Southern-England]
Rhymes: -aɪps Etymology: Euphemistically for Christ. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Christ}} Christ Head templates: {{en-interj}} cripes
  1. (euphemistic) A mild curse or expression of surprise. Tags: euphemistic Categories (topical): English minced oaths Synonyms: wow Derived forms: for cripes sake

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