jeez

[ jeez ]

interjection

1. (used as a mild expression of surprise, disappointment, astonishment, etc.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of jeez¹

1920–25, Americanism; euphemistic shortening of Jesus

Example Sentences

Rice recently saw the park and thought, “Oh, jeez, it looks even worse than when we started out.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Jeez,” I said more to myself than to the physician.

From Salon

The key point, says my Australian friend, is that everyone will shout, "Jeez, mate, there’s a dead cat on the table!"

From Salon

Costello on Monday lambasted the credibility of former Trump fixer Michael Cohen — and also received a reprimand from Merchan, who told him to stop rolling his eyes, saying "jeez" and side-eyeing the judge.

From Salon

“Jeez,” Costello muttered in response to one such ruling, whose sarcasm extended to his body language – and prompted the judge to clear out the jury to remind the witness how to behave in a courtroom.

From Salon