geez
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English[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
A minced oath from the word Jesus.
Alternative forms[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Interjection[edit]
geez
- (euphemistic) An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.
- Synonyms: sheesh; see also Thesaurus:wow
- Geez, that was one hell of a week.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
exclamation denoting surprise or frustration
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exclamation of fright
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exclamation of incredulity
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Etymology 2[edit]
Abbreviation of geezer.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
geez
- (UK, Ireland, slang) Informal address to a male.
- Synonyms: see Thesaurus:friend
- Hi geez, you alright?
Basque[edit]
Noun[edit]
geez
- instrumental plural of ge
Portuguese[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Noun[edit]
geez m (uncountable)
- Ge'ez (an extinct Semitic language of Ethiopia)
- Synonym: etiópico antigo
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