General
crivens
What does crivens mean?
A mild exclamation of astonishment; often paired 'jings, crivens and help ma boab!'.
"Crivens! Ye gied me a fright."
Origin
Scots minced oath, thought to be a euphemism for 'Christ defend us'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'crivens' mean?
It's a mild Scots exclamation of surprise or alarm, similar to 'good grief'.
Where does 'crivens' come from?
It's a minced oath, thought to be a euphemism for 'Christ defend us'.
How is 'crivens' used?
As a startled exclamation, often in the string 'jings, crivens and help ma boab!'
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