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gee

jee
intj
1
An exclamation of surprise, frustration, or mild emphasis.
"Gee, I didn't expect that."
"Gee, thanks a lot."
verb
1
To direct a horse or draft animal to turn or move forward.
"The driver called "gee" to turn the cart to the right."

How to Use Gee

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual exclamation of surprise or mild annoyance.

When to use it

Very informal; common in spoken American English, often with a sarcastic edge.

Word Forms

geed past tense, geed past tense, geed past tense, gees plural, gees plural, gees singular, gees singular, gees singular

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Etymology

Thought to be a softened, indirect way of saying "Jesus," used to avoid swearing outright.

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