Geez: meaning, definitions and examples

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geez

 

[ dส’iหz ]

Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

expression of surprise

Geez is an exclamation used to express surprise, annoyance, or frustration. It's often used when someone is taken aback by something unexpected. The word has a tone that can range from mild irritation to disbelief. It is considered a softer substitute for more explicit exclamations. In informal contexts, 'geez' can reveal a person's emotional reaction to a situation.

Synonyms

goodness, gosh, wow

Examples of usage

  • Geez, that was unexpected.
  • Oh geez, I forgot my keys again!
  • Geez, why did you do that?

Translations

Translations of the word "geez" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น uau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wow

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wow

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wow

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท waouh

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guau

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™€์šฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ wow

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vau

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vau

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guau

Etymology

The word 'geez' is a contraction of 'Jesus', often used to avoid taking the name in vain. This usage can be traced back to the early 20th century in American English and is primarily associated with informal speech. Over time, its meaning shifted from a religious context to a more general expression of surprise or exasperation. Its popularity can be linked to the rise of colloquial speech and expressions in American culture, particularly in the mid-1900s. The informal nature of 'geez' makes it common in casual conversations, media, and popular culture.