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jeepers
jee·pers J0026250 (jē′pərz)interj. Used to express surprise or annoyance.
[Alteration of Jesus.]jeepers (ˈdʒiːpəz ˈkriːpəz) or jeepers creepersinterjslang US and Canadian a mild exclamation of surprise[C20: euphemism for Jesus]jee•pers (ˈdʒi pərz)
interj. (used as a mild exclamation of surprise or emotion.) [1925–30, Amer.; euphemistic alter. of Jesus] Translationsjeepers
jeepersAn exclamation of surprise and/or fright. Jeepers, you scared me! I didn't think anyone was home.jeepers creepersAn exclamation of surprise and, often, happiness. Jeepers creepers, what great news!See also: creeper, jeepersJeepers(-creepers)! (ˈdʒipɚzˈkripɚz) exclam. Wow! Jeepers-creepers! I’m sorry! Jeepers! verbSee Jeepers-creepers!jeepers creepers!An interjection of surprise or delight. The equivalent of “no kidding!” or “wow!” depending on the context, the phrase came from a 1938 popular song first sung by Louis “Sachmo” Armstrong in the movie Going Places. The chorus began, “Jeepers Creepers, where'd ya get those peepers? / Jeepers Creepers, where'd ya get those eyes?”See also: jeepers |