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Gee-whiz definition

jēwĭz, -hwĭz
Used to express mild surprise, amazement, or enthusiasm.
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Marked by or inducing a sense of wide-eyed wonder or excitement, as in response to an amazing achievement.
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Exclamation used variously to express surprise, wonder, enthusiasm, protest, etc.
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Naively enthusiastic.
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Causing surprise, wonder, etc.
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(US, dated) Expression of surprise or annoyance.
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"Why should I care?"; so what?

You only got 10% in the test. Gee whiz – you'll get over it.

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Very good, impressive.

These are gee-whiz photographs.

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Origin of gee-whiz

  • Alteration of Jesus.

    From Wiktionary