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geez

SayJEEZ/d͡ʒiːz/
As a nounGEEZ

2 meanings of geez

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  1. 1
    interjectioneuphemistic
    A word you say when you feel surprised or annoyed.

    Like saying "wow" or "ugh" when something surprises or bothers you.

    Geez, I didn't realize it was already midnight!

    Oh geez, the car won't start again this morning.

    Similarsheesh, blimey, golly, crikey, cripes

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  2. 2
    nounslangIrelandUK
    A friendly word used to speak to a man or boy.

    Like calling someone "buddy" or "pal" when you talk to them.

    Thanks, geez, I really owe you one for this.

    Hey geez, can you give me a hand with this box?

    Similarbuddy, dude, chum, bud, bruv

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Origins

Meaning 1

A softened way of saying "Jesus" so it is not a swear word.

Meaning 2

A short form of the word "geezer."