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jeez

(jēz)

interj.

Used to express surprise or annoyance.

[Alteration of Jesus.]

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jeez

(dʒiz)

interj.

(used as a mild expression of surprise, disappointment, astonishment, etc.)

[1920–25, Amer.; euphemism for Jesus]

Translations

Jeez

[dʒiːz] EXCL → ¡Santo Dios!

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