egad
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of egad
First recorded in 1665–75; euphemistic alteration of oh God!
Example Sentences
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She’s just as comfortable with language that dates from the ’50s, peppering her speech with words like “gadzooks” and “egad.”
From New York Times
Just for the finger-licking alone, though, egad, I want to say I’d decline to go to their house whenever conceivably possible.
From Washington Post
Try the shoulder seasons or … egad, even winter!
From Seattle Times
“Egad, looks like another serious war wound! Better sit here by me, little warrior. Feed it well, that’s the ticket.”
From Literature
The New York Times recently landed a major scoop with a story that detailed how French fries are—egad!—not very healthy for you.
From Slate
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