/ kraɪst; NAmE / (also Jesus , ˌJesus ˈChrist ) noun , exclamation
■ noun
the man that Christians believe is the son of God and on whose teachings the Christian religion is based
■ exclamation
( taboo , informal ) a swear word that many people find offensive, used to show that you are angry, annoyed or surprised :
Christ! Look at the time—I'm late!
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English Crīst , from Latin Christus , from Greek Khristos , noun use of an adjective meaning anointed, from khriein anoint, translating Hebrew māšīaḥ Messiah.