jeepers creepers

interjection

jee·​pers cree·​pers ˈjē-pərz-ˈkrē-pərz How to pronounce jeepers creepers (audio)

Word History

Etymology

euphemism for Jesus Christ

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jeepers creepers was in 1928

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Cite this Entry

“Jeepers creepers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jeepers%20creepers. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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