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bejesus.

Used to express surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

intj/bəˈd͡ʒiːzəs/
  1. Used to express surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger.

    Ireland · colloquial
Where this word comes from

A reduced form of by Jesus.

noun/bəˈd͡ʒiːzəs/
  1. Used for emphasis, similar to crap, shit or wits.

    colloquial · euphemistic · uncountable
    The bear scared the bejesus out of us.
    He said you confused the bejesus out of him.
Where this word comes from

A reduced form of by Jesus.

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