gee-whiz
[jee-hwiz, -wiz]
- 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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Origin of gee-whiz
First recorded in 1930–35
gee whiz
- gee2.
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Origin of gee whiz
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Historical Examples of gee-whiz
Gee-whiz, were those women at Me-Schwad the same women I met on the steamer?
Looking BackMerrick Abner Richardson
Gee-whiz, I'm glad the school girls weren't coming along about then.
Looking BackMerrick Abner Richardson
Just then the King of Gee-Whiz came by, and chawnced to notice the bubbles.
Heart's DesireEmerson Hough
Presently, they came to the place beneath the trees where was situated the great throne of the King of Gee-Whiz.
The King of Gee-WhizEmerson Hough
On the morning following this event, the King of Gee-Whiz woke in great good humor.
The King of Gee-WhizEmerson Hough
gee-whiz
- informal impressive or amazinggee-whiz special effects
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Word Origin for gee-whiz
C20: from gee ²
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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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