geez

interjection
UK: /dʒiːz/
US: /dʒiːz/

  1. An expression of surprise, annoyance, or frustration.

    1. Geez, that was a close one! [ ] [ ]
    2. Geez, I can't believe how much traffic there is on the roads today. [ ] [ ]
geez idiom

  1. Used to express mild surprise, shock, or annoyance, often as a substitute for a stronger or more offensive word.

    1. Geez, what was that noise? [ ] [ ]
    2. If you would listen, geez, maybe you would understand the directions better. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "geez" is /dʒiːz/ in British English and /dʒiːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "geez": "Geez, that was a close one!". More examples on the page.