intj
cripes
kryps
Cripes (intj) means a mild exclamation of surprise or shock. Example: “Cripes, that car came out of nowhere!”
intj
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A mild exclamation of surprise or shock.
"Cripes, that car came out of nowhere!"
How to use cripes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, mild way to say "wow" or "oh no."
When to use it
Informal and somewhat dated.
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Etymology
A euphemistic softening of "Christ," similar in style to "crikey" and "criminy."
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What does “cripes” mean?
The word “cripes” means a mild exclamation of surprise or shock. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, mild way to say "wow" or "oh no.".
How do you pronounce “cripes”?
“Cripes” is pronounced kryps (/kɹaɪps/ in IPA).
How do you use “cripes” in a sentence?
Here is “cripes” used in a sentence: “Cripes, that car came out of nowhere!”
What part of speech is “cripes”?
“Cripes” is an intj.
