whillikers

[ hwil-i-kerz, wil- ]

interjection

, Informal.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of whillikers¹

First recorded in 1850–55; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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

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