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View synonyms for gee whiz
gee whiz
1gee-whiz
2[ jee-hwiz, -wiz ]
adjective
, Informal.
- arousing or characterized by surprise, wonder, or triumphant achievement:
a gee-whiz technology; a gee-whiz reaction to the sight of the Grand Canyon.
gee-whiz
adjective
- informal.impressive or amazing
gee-whiz special effects
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gee whiz1
Origin of gee whiz2
First recorded in 1930–35
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gee whiz1
C20: from gee ²
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Idioms and Phrases
An expression of surprise, dismay, or enthusiasm. For example, Gee whiz, Dad, I thought you'd let me borrow the car , or Gee whiz, they finally won the Series! This term is thought to be a euphemism for “Jesus Christ.” [ Slang ; 1870s]Advertisement
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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