cripes

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krahyps]
- /kraɪps/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krahyps]
- /kraɪps/

Definitions of cripes word

exclamation cripes an expression of surprise 3
interjection cripes used to express surprise, annoyance, disgust, etc. 3
noun cripes Used as a euphemism for Christ. 1
interjection cripes Used euphemistically for Christ as a mild curse or expression of surprise. 0

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Origin of cripes

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; apparently euphemistic alteration of Christ

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Parts of speech for Cripes

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cripes

cripes popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cripes usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cripes

interj cripes

doggone — to damn: Doggone your silly advice!
dang — damn (the curse)
darnation — Alternative form of tarnation.
drat — to damn; confound: Drat your interference.
damn — Damn, damn it, and dammit are used by some people to express anger or impatience.

All 5 Synonyms of cripes