interjection
chrissakes
interjection
1
A variant of "for chrissake," used the same way to show annoyance or impatience.
"For chrissakes, we're going to be late!"
How to Use Chrissakes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame meaning as "for chrissake" — a mild exclamation of frustration.
When to use it
Informal speech only; not used in writing that needs to sound polite or professional.
Easily confused with
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Etymology
A further-worn variant of "Christ's sake," with an extra -s added the way "for goodness sakes" sometimes gets one.