gee whiz

English

Etymology

Alteration of Jesus.

Pronunciation

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• IPA^(key): /dʒiː wɪz/, /dʒiː ʍɪz/

Interjection

gee whiz

1. (US, dated) Expression of surprise or annoyance, now usually equivalent to "Why should I care?"; so what?

   You only got 10% in the test. Gee whiz – you'll get over it.

Adjective

gee whiz

1. very good, impressive.

   These are gee-whiz photographs.