zookers
English edit
Etymology edit
Shortened from gadswookers, Godsookers; compare gadzooks.
Interjection edit
zookers
- (obsolete) An expression of mild annoyance, surprise etc.
- 1817, Rob Roy, Walter Scott, section VIII:
- ‘Zookers, lass, I never envy these young fellows their rides and scampers, unless when you come across me.’