zooks

[ zooks, zooks ]

interjection

1. (used in exclamatory phrases as a mild oath.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of zooks¹

1625–35; short for Gadzooks ( def )

Example Sentences

This all sounds a bit like the Yooks and Zooks battling over their buttered bread.

From New York Times

Well, the Zooks and the Yooks may have nothing on wearable computing fans, who are starting to sport devices that can record everything going on around them with a wink or subtle click, and the people who promise to confront violently anyone wearing one of these devices.

From New York Times

On one side are the Zooks, who eat their bread with the buttered side down.

From New York Times

It's a word which was offered as an alternative to swearing by Thomas Ingoldsby in 1842: And as for that shocking bad habit of swearing,-In all good society voted past bearing,-Eschew it! and leave it to dustmen and mobs,Nor commit yourself much beyond 'Zooks!' or 'Odsbobs!'

From The Guardian

So, whether from the membrum virile or from these hooks that god seems to enjoy so much, your cluing challenge this week is the stubby but pleasure-giving ZOOKS.

From The Guardian