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
by Southern Fried Ugly March 14, 2005
by JeezumRice June 28, 2017
by The ND guy October 6, 2021
Like crap, darn, and doh!, this is a statement of frustration. This is usually said, however, when a plot is foiled or one is nailed by a good prank or practical joke.
Martin: Mr. Pendor, we have done a background check and have discovered that you have been cheating on your taxes since Roosevelt was President.
Chester: Which one? Teddy or Frank?
Martin: Frank.
Chester: Which term? He had four, you know.
Martin: It doesn't matter! What does matter is that you're under arrest!
Chester: Do you have proof?
Martin: It's all at the station. Why don't you slip into these handcuffs, junior, and we'll let Detective Charles take care of you!
Chester: Ah, cripes...
Chester: Which one? Teddy or Frank?
Martin: Frank.
Chester: Which term? He had four, you know.
Martin: It doesn't matter! What does matter is that you're under arrest!
Chester: Do you have proof?
Martin: It's all at the station. Why don't you slip into these handcuffs, junior, and we'll let Detective Charles take care of you!
Chester: Ah, cripes...
by Rodney Basil July 28, 2004
The respectful way of saying "Jesus Christ", this is a phrase I made up years ago. I hate ppl who say I stole it from the fucking simpsons. First off, I don't watch that crap ass show that fuckin sucks so much...BAM!...anyway...thats the reason i wrote it here...in urbandictionary.com Now then...no more crap from you bastards...eh?
by Jindayi, The Korean Apostle....DaeIL Kim... September 13, 2003
by Tporshin June 20, 2017