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What does "chrissake" mean?

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Rebecca

"Crissake" is a contraction of "for Christ's sake." This informal, idiomatic expression shows frustration towards something or someone. Ex: Oh for chrissake! Stop yelling! Ex: Do not yell at him. He's a kitten for chrissake!

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