Word
jeez
US/ˈdʒiz/
UK/dʒˈiːz/
Definition
interj. a word you say to show you are surprised, annoyed, or shocked. It is a milder way of saying 'Jesus'.
interj. an exclamation used to express surprise, annoyance, or emphasis. A phonetic alteration of 'Jesus', used to avoid blasphemy while maintaining the emotional force of the original.
Examples
“Jeez, that movie was much longer than I expected.”
“Jeez, I didn't see you standing there in the dark; you gave me a real fright.”
“Jeez, if the repair costs are actually that high, we might as well consider buying a brand new car instead of fixing this one.”
Examples
simple
“Jeez, that movie was much longer than I expected.”
contextual
“Jeez, I didn't see you standing there in the dark; you gave me a real fright.”
complex
“Jeez, if the repair costs are actually that high, we might as well consider buying a brand new car instead of fixing this one.”
Usage
Typically used at the beginning of a sentence to set the emotional tone of the statement.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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