jeepers creepers

English

Etymology

Alteration of Jesus Christ.

Interjection

jeepers creepers

  1. (minced oath) An expression of surprise or annoyance.
    • 2004, Intelligent Systems, translated by Nintendo of America, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Nintendo, GameCube, level/area: Rogueport:
      An...ancient demon's spirit?!? Jeepers creepers, it doesn't get much worse than that.

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