odsooks

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɒdˈzuːks/

Interjection

odsooks

1. Alternative form of gadzooks
   • 1749, Henry Fielding, Tom Jones

     “Why, that is what I say,” cries the landlord, “whenever folks say who knows what may happen! Odsooks! should not I be a blockhead to lend my money to I know not who, because mayhap he may return it again? I am sure it is safe in my own bureau, and there I will keep it.”