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it is just a word to express feelings of surprise or concern
Answer It is a euphemism for "Christ". It was considered very bad form to blaspheme in Victorian Britain, so a number of words like "cripes" came into use so English people could swear without "taking the Lord's name in vain".
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What does the word cripes mean?
The word "cripes" is an exclamation used to express surprise, frustration, or annoyance. It is a euphemistic version of "Christ" or "Christ Almighty."
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What does for cripes sake mean?
It's a modification of the phrase, "for Christ's sake" for people who are afraid to take the Lord's name in vain. (I think the rationale is that by substituting "cripes" for "Christ", you're not committing a sin. It's the same idea as saying "gosh darn it"). The phrase means: "I am surprised or annoyed by this" according to "The Free Disctionary". http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/for+Christ%27s+sake
What did Gandhi mean when he described Cripes mission as a post dated cheque on a failing bank?
I think he meant that Britain was losing the war,therefore the offer was useless and they will be unsuccessful after the war.
What is the meaning of cripes on my internet sites?
It's technically a profanity- but to such a existent it's very negligible. It's the equivalent of a "kitty curse" slightly more profane than "darnit" It should be nothing to bleep really- unless you have ultra sensitive people that are fanatical about words. On a scale of 1-10 in severity, it would be ranked 2 or 3.
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