"jeepers creepers" meaning in English

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Interjection

Forms: jeepers peepers [alternative]
Etymology: Alteration of Jesus Christ. Head templates: {{en-interj}} jeepers creepers
  1. (minced oath) An expression of surprise or annoyance. Categories (topical): English minced oaths
    Sense id: en-jeepers_creepers-en-intj-3L31pycg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English reduplications, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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          "ref": "2004, Intelligent Systems, translated by Nintendo of America, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Nintendo, GameCube, level/area: Rogueport:",
          "text": "An...ancient demon's spirit?!? Jeepers creepers, it doesn't get much worse than that.",
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