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Definition of geez
geez
/dʒiːz/
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geez Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
1
Usage
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• interjection
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Used as a mild exclamation to express surprise, annoyance, disappointment, or emphasis.
Example
"Geez, I had no idea the traffic would be this heavy at midday."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originated in the late 19th century as a minced oath and euphemistic shortening of the name 'Jesus'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Geez. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/geez