Where does “jeepers creepers” come from?

jeepers creepers (English) comes from English Jesus Christ, from French Jésus-Christ — Jesus Christ.

jeepers creepers (English): An expression of surprise or annoyance

Definitions

  1. An expression of surprise or annoyance

Ancestry of “jeepers creepers”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishJesus ChristA saviour; one who provides critical help or...
2FrenchJésus-ChristJesus Christ
Every word from French Jésus-ChristEvery word from English Jesus Christ