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Jeez: meaning, definitions and examples

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jeez

 

[ dʒiːz ]

Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

expression of surprise

Jeez is an informal exclamation used to express surprise, frustration, or annoyance. It often reflects a strong emotional reaction to a particular situation.

Synonyms

geez, goodness, gosh, wow

Examples of usage

  • Jeez, I didn't expect that!
  • Jeez, can you believe how much it costs?
  • Jeez, that scared me!
  • Jeez, calm down a bit!

Translations

Translations of the word "jeez" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nossa

🇮🇳 हे भगवान

🇩🇪 oh mein Gott

🇮🇩 ya Tuhan

🇺🇦 боже

🇵🇱 o rany

🇯🇵 まあ

🇫🇷 oh là là

🇪🇸 Dios mío

🇹🇷 aman Tanrım

🇰🇷 어머

🇸🇦 يا إلهي

🇨🇿 jéje

🇸🇰 ježišu

🇨🇳 天哪

🇸🇮 o ne

🇮🇸 ó nei

🇰🇿 Әй, құдайым

🇬🇪 ო ღმერთო

🇦🇿 ey Allah

🇲🇽 Dios mío

Etymology

The term 'jeez' is a phonetic alteration of the name 'Jesus', which has been used as an exclamation since the early 20th century. Originally, this expression was an example of a mild expletive that was used in response to surprising or intense situations. Its usage can be seen in various forms throughout the English-speaking world, often acting as a substitute to avoid directly using 'Jesus' in contexts considered inappropriate or blasphemous. By the mid-1900s, 'jeez' became popularized within American culture, frequently appearing in informal speech, television, and literature. The simplification of the term reflects a broader trend in language toward euphemisms and softer expressions to convey strong emotions without disrespecting religious connotations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,954, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.