bejesus

The definition of bejesus is a word to use instead of "Jesus" to express surprise, anger or other negative feelings.

(interjection)

An example of a time when someone might shout "Bejesus" is when she sees that her spouse made a mess of the kitchen.

See bejesus in Webster's New World College Dictionary

interjection

used variously to express surprise, pleasure, anger, annoyance, etc.

noun

Slang a term of indefinite meaning, often used to provide emphasis, esp. in such phrases as

Origin: euphemism for by Jesus

See bejesus in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Slang

Used as an intensive: The bear scared the bejesus out of us.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of by Jesus

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