Cripes
(interjection)
Used to express surprise, frustration, or mild annoyance.
Origin:
Shortened version of the phrase "christ on a crutch", used as a mild oath or exclamation of surprise.
Examples:
- Cripes, I can't believe I left my keys in the car.
- Well cripes, I guess we'll have to start over.
- Cripes, that exam was harder than I thought it would be.
- Cripes, you scared me half to death!
- Cripes, I can't find my other sock.