no, pete's sake is not a bad word[according to my family]
For Pete's sake originated because the original, "for God's sake" was considered blasphemy. So the name Peter was substituted because Peter was one of the original disciples of Jesus.
No... i don't think so.. but it all depends on the instance your using it. frustration..perhaps other people would think so. but for the most part..... no.
One way to define "bad words" is anything words not allowed to be broadcast on public airwaves during primetime or anytime that children are likely to be listening. "For goodness sake" is not among them. For informative and entertaining reference, check out "The seven dirty words you can't say on television," by George Carlin. Easy to find on YouTube.
No -.- Swag is not a bad word :P
No it's not a bad word
For Pete's sake is a minced oath, instead of saying "for Christ's ( or possibly Pity's) sake."
Obviously from our mouth. XD
john stanley
For Petes Sake It Comes From JAPAN!
Go and buy it for petes sake
I dont know just LEAVE ME ALONE FOR PETES SAKE
Grade none, hes nineteen for petes sake!
he wanted to . it was his anniversary for petes sake!
This saying is an abbreviation of the old English saying "for pity's sake". Over time the original saying has been bastardized and misunderstood to become "for Pete's sake"
Peterborough Petes was created in 1956.
For Pete's sake originated because the original, "for God's sake" was considered blasphemy. So the name Peter was substituted because Peter was one of the original disciples of Jesus.
it is petes