Interjection of anger or annoyance, like darn it, son-of-a-gun!, etc. Euphemistic form of for Christ's sake.
Person: 1 Go f*ck yourself!
Person 2: For cripes sake! Shut up!
Person 1: What does that mean?
Person 2: It means for Christ's sake but without offending anyone.
Person 2: For cripes sake! Shut up!
Person 1: What does that mean?
Person 2: It means for Christ's sake but without offending anyone.
by Matthew678 March 8, 2019