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chrissake

krys-SAYK
interjection
1
Used in mild swearing to show frustration, annoyance, or impatience.
"Oh, for chrissake, just answer the phone!"
"For chrissake, will you stop arguing?"

How to Use Chrissake

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA mild oath used to express irritation, similar to "for goodness' sake" but stronger.

When to use it

Informal and mildly irreverent — avoid it in formal writing or around anyone who might be offended by religious language used this way.

Common pairings
for chrissake
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Etymology

A worn-down, casual pronunciation of "Christ's sake."

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