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jeepers

[ jee-perz ]

interjection

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


jeepers

/ ˈdÊ’iËpÉ™z ˈkriËpÉ™z /

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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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of jeepers1

1925–30, Americanism; euphemistic alteration of Jesus
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of jeepers1

C20: euphemism for Jesus
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Example Sentences

“He sang ‘Jeepers Creepers’ to a horse!â€

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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.

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Please mention “Scanners,†“Fallen,†“The Omen,†“The Exorcist,†“Jeepers Creepers†and “The Hunger.â€

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

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

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