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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?
Cripes mean mashed up banana and pears Used to express annoyance, anger, or dismay
Who discovered eye syndrome?
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What kind of food do luvil's like on Moshi Monsters?
mices cripes and bleegshery finest choclate
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
Why did Don Newbold know as soon as he landed that Holy cripes?
Don Newbold knew as soon as he landed that "Holy cripes" because he was struck by the stark contrast between his expectations and the reality he encountered. The circumstances, sights, or perhaps the people he faced upon arrival were so overwhelming or surprising that it immediately prompted his reaction. This phrase reflects his sense of astonishment or disbelief at what he was experiencing.
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.
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.
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What colors don't the cripes wear?
The Crips, a prominent street gang based in Los Angeles, are primarily associated with the color blue. They typically avoid wearing red, as it is the color associated with their rival gang, the Bloods. While they may wear other colors, blue is their defining hue, and they generally steer clear of any colors that could signify allegiance to rival gangs.
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