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Cripes=Christ

Posted by Bruce Kahl on July 12, 2000

In Reply to: Love of Mike posted by Barney on July 12, 2000

Cripes, can I see into the future or what? Now what is this 'Cripes' word I find myself using in an unthinking manner. I meant to express surprise, excitement tinged with joy and a smidgen of pride: perhaps that's what "Cripes" means: or does it?

Ex Webster:

Main Entry: cripes
Pronunciation: 'krIps
Function: interjection
Etymology: euphemism for Christ
Date: 1910
-- used as a mild oath

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