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gee-whiz

[ jee-hwiz, -wiz ]
/ ˈdʒiˈʰwɪz, -ˈwɪz /
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adjective Informal.

arousing or characterized by surprise, wonder, or triumphant achievement: a gee-whiz technology; a gee-whiz reaction to the sight of the Grand Canyon.

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Nearby words

  1. geddit,
  2. gee,
  3. gee whiz,
  4. gee-gee,
  5. gee-string,
  6. geebag,
  7. geebung,
  8. geechee,
  9. geegaw,
  10. geek

Origin of gee-whiz

First recorded in 1930–35

Definition for gee-whiz (2 of 2)

gee whiz

interjection Informal.

gee2.

Origin of gee whiz

1880–85, Americanism; apparently euphemistic alteration of Jesus, with final syllable replaced by whiz1
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British Dictionary definitions for gee-whiz

gee-whiz

adjective

informal impressive or amazinggee-whiz special effects

Word Origin for gee-whiz

C20: from gee ²
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with gee-whiz

gee whiz

An expression of surprise, dismay, or enthusiasm. For example, Gee whiz, Dad, I thought you'd let me borrow the car, or Gee whiz, they finally won the Series! This term is thought to be a euphemism for “Jesus Christ.” [Slang; 1870s]

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