interjection
chrissake
krys-SAYK
Chrissake (interjection) means used in mild swearing to show frustration, annoyance, or impatience. Example: “Oh, for chrissake, just answer the phone!”
interjection
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Used in mild swearing to show frustration, annoyance, or impatience.
"Oh, for chrissake, just answer the phone!"
"For chrissake, will you stop arguing?"
How to use chrissake
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mild oath used to express irritation, similar to "for goodness' sake" but stronger.
When to use it
Informal and mildly irreverent — avoid it in formal writing or around anyone who might be offended by religious language used this way.
Common pairings
for chrissake
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Etymology
A worn-down, casual pronunciation of "Christ's sake."
Rhymes for chrissake
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What does “chrissake” mean?
The word “chrissake” means used in mild swearing to show frustration, annoyance, or impatience. In plain terms, a mild oath used to express irritation, similar to "for goodness' sake" but stronger.
How do you pronounce “chrissake”?
“Chrissake” is pronounced krys-SAYK (/ˈkɹaɪsˈseɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “chrissake” in a sentence?
Here is “chrissake” used in a sentence: “Oh, for chrissake, just answer the phone!”
What part of speech is “chrissake”?
“Chrissake” is an interjection.
