gee
- 01 B1 Intermediate
interj.you say this when you are surprised, impressed, or slightly annoyed.
interj.an exclamation used to express mild surprise, enthusiasm, or disappointment.
Simple“Gee, I didn't expect to see you here so early.”
In context“Gee, that is a remarkably generous offer, though I will need a few days to consult with my partners.”
Teacher's tipOften considered a mild or 'polite' substitute for stronger expletives; very common in mid-20th century American media.
- 02 C1 Advanced
n.a slang word for one thousand dollars.
n.a slang term for a thousand dollars or pounds.
Simple“The repairs on the car are going to cost at least two gee.”
In context“He managed to walk away from the table with five gee in his pocket after a lucky streak at poker.”
UsageUsually remains 'gee' in the plural when following a number.
Teacher's tipCommon in crime fiction and older street slang; 'grand' is much more frequent in modern speech.
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.a unit used to measure how much force gravity or speed puts on something.
n.a unit of acceleration equal to the standard acceleration of gravity at the Earth's surface.
Simple“Fighter pilots have to train to handle high gees during sharp turns.”
In context“The spacecraft was designed to withstand a force of up to seven gees during the initial atmospheric reentry phase.”
UsageOften written as 'g' or 'G' in scientific contexts.
Synonymsg force - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the name of the letter 'G'.
n.the phonetic name for the seventh letter of the English alphabet.
Simple“The word 'giraffe' starts with a soft gee.”
In context“The child struggled to distinguish between the written form of a capital gee and a capital C.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
n.a very informal and sometimes rude word for a woman's private parts.
n.a slang term for the vulva or vagina, primarily used in Ireland.
Simple“He got in trouble for using the word gee in front of his teacher.”
In context“The comedian's routine relied heavily on local slang, including frequent references to the word gee.”
UsageSpecific to Hiberno-English (Irish) slang.
Teacher's tipLearners should be warned that this is considered highly offensive or crude in many social contexts in Ireland.
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