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jeez

Jeez is defined as an expression used to show annoyance or surprise.

(interjection)

When someone keeps waking you up by coming into your room, this is an example of when you might feel annoyed and use the expression "jeez" to express your annoyance.

See jeez in Webster's New World College Dictionary

interjection

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

Origin: euphemism for Jesus

See jeez in American Heritage Dictionary 4

interjection

Used to express surprise or annoyance.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of Jesus¹

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