zookers
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Shortened from gadswookers, Godsookers; compare gadzooks.
Interjection
[edit]zookers
- (obsolete) An expression of mild annoyance, surprise etc.
- 1817, Rob Roy, Walter Scott, section VIII:
- ‘Zookers, lass, I never envy these young fellows their rides and scampers, unless when you come across me.’