"jeepers" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: Alteration of Jesus. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Jesus}} Jesus Head templates: {{en-interj}} jeepers
  1. used to express surprise Categories (topical): English minced oaths Derived forms: jeepers creepers
    Sense id: en-jeepers-en-intj-iWCc9h0r Categories (other): English entries with language name categories using raw markup

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