jeepers

[jee-perz] /ˈdʒi pərz/

interjection

(used as a mild exclamation of surprise or emotion.)

Also, jeepers creepers

[kree-perz] /ˈkri pərz/ (Show IPA).

Origin

1925-30, Americanism; euphemistic alteration of Jesus

British Dictionary definitions for jeepers creepers

/ˈdʒiːpəz ˈkriːpəz/

interjection

(US & Canadian, slang) a mild exclamation of surprise

Word Origin

C20: euphemism for Jesus

Word Origin and History for jeepers creepers

1900, American English, euphemistic alteration of Jesus.

Slang definitions & phrases for jeepers creepers

interjection

An exclamation of surprise, dismay, emphasis, etc: Jeepers Creepers, another busted leg!

[1929+; a euphemism for Jesus Christ]