Cripes Meaning in English

word

US

kɹaɪps

KRYPES

UK

kɹˈaɪps

KRYPES

Definition

An informal expression used to show surprise, annoyance, or emphasis, similar to 'oh my gosh' or 'wow'. It is a mild and old-fashioned exclamation.

Usage & Nuances

'Cripes' is dated and mild; rarely used by young people. It is not offensive, but it may sound old-fashioned. Used to express emotions like surprise or frustration, often in family-friendly settings.

• Spanish: caramba - cielos - vaya
• Portuguese (BR): caramba - puxa - nossa
• Portuguese (PT): bolas - caramba - chiça
• Chinese (Simplified): 哎呀 - 天哪
• Chinese (Traditional): 哎呀 - 天啊
• Hindi: अरे बाप रे - हे भगवान
• Arabic: يا إلهي - يا ربي
• Bengali: ওহোদা - বাপরে - বাজে (পুরানো কায়দার বিস্মিত/উত্তেজনার শব্দ)
• Russian: чёрт возьми - батюшки - ну и ну
• Japanese: おやまあ - こりゃまた - なんてこった
• Vietnamese: ôi trời - trời ơi (cũ, nhẹ nhàng)
• Korean: 어머나 - 이런 (옛날식 표현)
• Turkish: aman Allah’ım - vay canına (eski moda, hafif bir ünlem)
• Urdu: ارے باپ رے - او ہو (پرانا اور نرم تعجب یا ناگواری کا اظہار)
• Indonesian: aduh - astaga (lama, ringan)

Example Sentences

Cripes, it’s cold today!

basic

Cripes, I forgot my keys again.

basic

Cripes, that’s a big dog!

basic

Cripes, I nearly dropped my phone in the water!

natural

Cripes, could this day get any worse?

natural

Cripes, I haven’t seen you in ages!

natural