be·je·sus (b -j  z s, -j -)n. Slang Used as an intensive: The bear scared the bejesus out of us. [Alteration of by Jesus.] |
bejesus [bɪˈdʒeɪzəz] Informal
interj
an exclamation of surprise, emphasis, etc., regarded as a characteristic utterance of Irish people
n
the bejesus (intensifier) used in such phrases as beat the bejesus out of, scare the bejesus out of, etc
[alteration of by Jesus!]
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