geeze
Mild frustration interjection
Geeze is a mild exclamation of surprise, frustration, or exasperation—a softened form of Jesus used as an oath: Geeze, I didn't expect to see you here.
The spelling varies: geez, jeez, and jeeze are all common.
Like gosh (from God) or gee (also from Jesus), it lets speakers invoke the force of a religious oath without the blasphemy.
Tame exclamation of surprise
sheesh · blimey · crikey · golly · gee · holy cow · holy moly · good grief
Tame exclamation of surprise
- gollyGentle exclamation of surprise
- geeMild exclamation of surprise
- heckMild frustrated exclamation
- darnRepair by weaving
shoot · fudge · sugar · dang · cripes · jiminy · jeepers · goodness gracious
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
aggravation · vexation · exasperation · grumpiness · fed up · eye roll · sigh · head shake
gosh
Tame exclamation of surprise
yikes · sheesh · blimey · crikey · golly · gee · holy cow · holy moly · good grief · my word
gosh
Tame exclamation of surprise
darn · shoot · fudge · sugar · dang · cripes · jiminy · jeepers · goodness gracious · for crying out loud
frustration
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
disbelief · aggravation · vexation · exasperation · grumpiness · fed up · eye roll · sigh · head shake · facepalm