Word Interjection
jeez
interj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈdʒiz/ UK /dʒˈiːz/ jeez
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.”
Usage
Typically used at the beginning of a sentence to set the emotional tone of the statement.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated