Cripes
/kraɪps/
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Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Cripes is casual and not used in formal writing or serious situations. 
I was just walking when, cripes, I tripped over my own feet!
Pro Tip 2/3Expression of Emotion
'Cripes' shows sudden emotions like surprise or mild shock, similar to 'wow' or 'oh no'. 
Cripes, I didn't expect to see you here!
Pro Tip 3/3Non-offensive
It's a polite exclamation and not considered rude or offensive. 
Cripes, I left the oven on!
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