Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

geez

/d͡ʒiːz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.38 in modern English

Syllables: geez
IPA: /d͡ʒiːz/

14

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.

noun

Informal address to a male.

British usage; Slang

name

Alternative form of Ge'ez.

Example Sentences

"Geez, that was one heck of a week."
"Oh gawsh, oh geez, I know our girl Betty [White] is always so surprised when she gets an award and outpouring of adulation, so I'm ready for her to surprise us back."
"Hi geez, you alright?"

Etymology

A minced oath from the word Jesus.

Usage

British usage
Slang

Inflected Forms

geeze (alternative) jeez (alternative) jeeze (alternative)

Phrases

geez Louise

Synonyms

sheesh adzooks ay caramba mirabile dictu chihuahua begorra bleeding heck bleeding Nora bless my heart bless my soul bless us

Rhymes With

these please she's chinese disease japanese trees sees cheese degrees fees keys

Questions

How do you pronounce geez?: The recorded pronunciation is /d͡ʒiːz/.
What does geez mean?: An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.
Where does geez come from?: A minced oath from the word Jesus.

How to pronounce geez

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