Cripes

/kraɪps/

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Informal Usage

Cripes is casual and not used in formal writing or serious situations. Slide

I was just walking when, cripes, I tripped over my own feet!

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Expression of Emotion

'Cripes' shows sudden emotions like surprise or mild shock, similar to 'wow' or 'oh no'. Slide

Cripes, I didn't expect to see you here!

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Non-offensive

It's a polite exclamation and not considered rude or offensive. Slide

Cripes, I left the oven on!