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- [jeez]
- /dʒiz/
- /dʒiːz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jeez]
- /dʒiz/
Definitions of jeez word
- noun jeez A mild expression used to show surprise or annoyance. 1
- interjection jeez dismay 1
- exclamation jeez Some people say Jeez when they are shocked or surprised about something, or to introduce a remark or response. Jeez is short for 'Jesus'. This use could cause offence. 0
- exclamation jeez an exclamation of exasperation, shock, or surprise 0
- interjection jeez used variously to express surprise, anger, annoyance, etc. 0
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Origin of jeez
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25, Americanism; euphemistic shortening of Jesus
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Parts of speech for Jeez
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jeez popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
jeez usage trend in Literature
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