Cripes Meaning in English
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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 - vayaPortuguese (BR): caramba - puxa - nossaPortuguese (PT): bolas - caramba - chiçaChinese (Simplified): 哎呀 - 天哪Chinese (Traditional): 哎呀 - 天啊Hindi: अरे बाप रे - हे भगवानArabic: يا إلهي - يا ربيBengali: ওহোদা - বাপরে - বাজে (পুরানো কায়দার বিস্মিত/উত্তেজনার শব্দ)Russian: чёрт возьми - батюшки - ну и нуJapanese: 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, I forgot my keys again.
basic
Cripes, that’s a big dog!
basic
Cripes, it’s cold today!
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