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whillikers

American  
[hwil-i-kerz, wil-] / ˈʰwɪl ɪ kərz, ˈwɪl- /
Also whillikins

interjection

Informal.

  1. (used as an intensive after gee or golly gee to express astonishment, delight, etc.)

Etymology

Origin of whillikers

First recorded in 1850–55; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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"By golly, by gum, gee whillikers, don't you look wonderful, Mr. President!"

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