| 释义 |
yipes, int. colloq.|jaɪps|
Also yipe |jaɪp|.
[Cf. cripes int., yikes int.]
An exclamation of fear, alarm, or dismay (also occas. of excitement or surprise).
1955Washington Post 17 July (Comics Section) 9 Yipe! I forgot my wallet. 1958Los Angeles Times 11 May (Comics Section) 3/4 Yipes! Here comes a train! 1967Boston Sunday Herald 9 Apr. (Comic Section), ‘Here; tape 'em so they can't holler!’ ‘Yipe!’ 1977B. Cleary Ramona & her Father ii. 52 Yow! Yipe! Leave me some hair. 1986Telegraph (Brisbane) 10 Nov. (comic strip section) 22 Yipes! Is it that late? 1989Big Comic Fortnightly 16 Sept. 46/2 Yipes! It's fantastic! |