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gee whiz Definition

☆ gee whiz

exclamation used variously to express surprise, wonder, enthusiasm, protest, etc.

Etymology: euphemistic alt. of Jesus

gee-whiz Definition

☆ gee·-whiz (jē′hwiz′, -wiz′)

adjective

  1. naively enthusiastic
  2. causing surprise, wonder, etc.

Etymology: < gee whiz

gee whiz

Browse dictionary entries near gee whiz

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  6. ‹ gearshift
  7. ‹ gearing
  8. ‹ gearbox
  9. ‹ gear ratio
  10. ‹ gear
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