geez
English edit
Etymology 1 edit
A minced oath from the word Jesus.
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Pronunciation edit
Interjection edit
geez
- (euphemistic) An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.
- Synonyms: sheesh; see also Thesaurus:wow
- Geez, that was one hell of a week.
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Translations edit
exclamation denoting surprise or frustration
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exclamation of fright
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exclamation of incredulity
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Etymology 2 edit
Abbreviation of geezer.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
geez
- (UK, Ireland, slang) Informal address to a male.
- Synonyms: see Thesaurus:friend
- Hi geez, you alright?
Basque edit
Noun edit
geez
- instrumental plural of ge
Portuguese edit
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Noun edit
geez m (uncountable)
- Ge'ez (an extinct Semitic language of Ethiopia)
- Synonym: etiópico antigo