used as a mild oath

Word History

Etymology

euphemism for Christ

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cripes was in 1910

Dictionary Entries Near cripes

Cite this Entry

“Cripes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cripes. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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