Sakes

A commonly used word in the Northern part of Manitoba Canada. Shortened by the word 'fuck sakes' or 'god sakes' after a funny joke has been said.

ALWAYS A GOOD LAUGH WITH THESE GIRLS sakes

by Northern Cree May 4, 2018

Sakes

The shortened way of saying 'for fuck's sake'. Just saying sakes is a very simple way to get your point across when something is wrong or if you are angry. Sakes

I just lost all my money on the dogs, sakes.

Sakes, I can't go to the cricket tonight.

by Sluggaaaa June 13, 2024

for Christ sakes

It means the same as for Christ's sake! but please note the spelling & syntax.

{John}: Hey Josh, quick! Check out that blimp about to crash into a radio tower!
{Josh}: For Christ sakes John, that looks just like the pictures of the Hindenburg crash that I've seen!!!

by Telephony September 25, 2013

land sakes alive

Used as a general term of exclamation or surprise similar to oh my lord, or oh my goodness, or oh shit. Mostly used by people in the 1930's, 1940's, and 1950's. Possibly a minced oath (softened form of swearing) substitute for "For the Lord's sake."

See also land sake.

Land sakes alive, my grandmother said. That sure was a swell sunset.

by Bret_in_Mesa January 12, 2008

fuck sakes

Mistaken spelling of the phrase 'for fuck's sake', meaning 'for the sake of fuck' derived from 'for god's sake' (for the sake of god)

"I've lost all your money on the dog races"
"fuck sakes!" (incorrect)
"for fuck's sake!" (correct)

by alexio January 16, 2009

Pete Sakes

Sarcastic questioning of a situation, or event. Disbelief of terms of a comment received, or given.

Similar to "OMG" or "Oh My God", used in the format "For Pete Sakes"

"Did you hear that Dan lost $1,000 at a casino last night?"... "For Pete Sakes, are you kidding me?"...

by slugger_mn April 3, 2011

shit sakes

totally overwhelmed by nonsensical random events or situations.

For shit sakes, I need to replace the clutch because my paid warranty refuses to cover parts and labor.

by SteakAlwaysMadeMeEatMyLimaBean March 30, 2016