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jeepers

[ jee-perz ]

interjection

  1. (used as a mild exclamation of surprise or emotion.)


jeepers

/ ˈdʒiːpəz ˈkriːpəz /

interjection

  1. slang.
    a mild exclamation of surprise
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of jeepers1

1925–30, Americanism; euphemistic alteration of Jesus
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Word History and Origins

Origin of jeepers1

C20: euphemism for Jesus
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Example Sentences

“He sang ‘Jeepers Creepers’ to a horse!”

Dennis the Menace > Emaciated Man Seethes: After Dennis blurts out, “Jeepers, you sure are fat, Mister Wilson,” Martha puts her husband on a no-carb diet.

Please mention “Scanners,” “Fallen,” “The Omen,” “The Exorcist,” “Jeepers Creepers” and “The Hunger.”

“Are you kidding me? Mr. Anti-Vax? Jeepers.”

From Slate

Bernier even told one guest: "I'm not taking it. Are you kidding me? Mr. Anti-Vax? Jeepers."

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