interjection
General Slang
crivens
KRIV-enz · interjection · informal
An exclamation of surprise or alarm
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A mild exclamation of astonishment; often paired 'jings, crivens and help ma boab!'.
“Crivens! Ye gied me a fright.”
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crivens In A Sentence
Crivens! Ye gied me a fright.
Origin & Usage
Scots minced oath, thought to be a euphemism for 'Christ defend us'.
Variants
crivvens
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What does 'crivens' mean?
It's a mild Scots exclamation of surprise or alarm, similar to 'good grief'.
Where does 'crivens' come from?
It's a minced oath, thought to be a euphemism for 'Christ defend us'.
How is 'crivens' used?
As a startled exclamation, often in the string 'jings, crivens and help ma boab!'
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