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bejesus

/bɪˈdʒiːzəs/
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• noun

1

Used as an intensifier in informal phrases (such as 'scare the bejesus out of') to denote a person's vital essence, wits, or composure, or to emphasize the extreme degree of an action.

Example

"The sudden clap of thunder scared the bejesus out of all of us."

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• interjection

1

Irish Used as a mild oath or exclamation to express surprise, shock, annoyance, or emphasis.

Example

"Bejesus, it is freezing out here tonight!"

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Word Nuance & Usage

When used as a noun, 'bejesus' is restricted to informal, idiomatic constructions following a transitive verb and the definite article (e.g., 'scare the bejesus out of someone').

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• Nearby Words

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being
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Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in early 20th-century Hiberno-English as a phonetic alteration of the mild oath 'by Jesus'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bejesus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bejesus
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