geez
interjectionnouncommon in dialogue
- //d͡ʒiːz//
- //ɡiːz//
An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.
interjection
- 1
An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.
Geez, that was one heck of a week.
Oh gawsh, oh geez, I know our girl Betty [White] is always so surprised when she gets an award and outpouring of adulation, so I'm ready for her to surprise us back.
Etymology
A minced oath from the word Jesus.
noun
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slangInformal address to a male.
Hi geez, you alright?
Etymology
Clipping of geezer.
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