jeepers

interjection

jee·pers ˈjē-pərz

—used as a mild oath

Word History

Etymology

euphemism for Jesus

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jeepers was in 1927

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“Jeepers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jeepers. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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