cripes

Slang

Meaning: Mild Upper-Midwest exclamation, a sanitized 'Christ.'
Type: Slang
Used in: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa

What does “cripes” mean

A mild expletive of surprise or frustration, derived from 'for Christ's sake' and softened so as not to offend. Strongly associated with Wisconsin and older speakers across the Upper Midwest.

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