bejabbers

[ bih-jab-erz ]

interjection

1. (used as a mild oath expressing astonishment, dismay, disbelief, or the like.)

noun

1. Informal. dickens; devil:

   The fighter's left uppercut knocked the bejabbers out of his opponent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bejabbers¹

First recorded in 1815–25; alleged to be euphemistic alteration of by Jesus

Example Sentences

“It scared the bejabbers out of me,” Bowie wrote in Vanity Fair in 2003.

From Washington Post

There are also countless historical curses that we should definitely bring back, from "Bejabbers!" to "By St. Boogar and all the saints at the backside door of purgatory!"

From Salon

But a good supply of motherly patience comes in handy when trying to convince a 6-year-old boy to wear a face mask, explain why and not scare the bejabbers out of him.

From Washington Times

On Saturday, the Yankees scared the bejabbers out of their closer, Kenley Jansen, before losing after a controversial ninth-inning call.

From Los Angeles Times

She also follows the news very closely, which means the professional polarizers of cable TV have lots of time to scare the bejabbers out of her.

From Washington Post