jeez

/dʒiːz/ (bre, ipa) · /dʒiːz/ (ame, ipa)

jeez — exclamation

1. a word people say when they feel suddenly surprised, mildly annoyed, frustrated,

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釋義

a word people say when they feel suddenly surprised, mildly annoyed, frustrated, or impressed by what they have just seen, heard, or experienced.

例句

Jeez, Yael, you scared me — I did not hear you come into the kitchen.

jeez + comma + named addressee for a sudden-fright reaction

"Jeez, this bag is so much heavier than I expected," said Kian at the door.

jeez + comment expressing mild complaint or effort

同義詞
  • gee

    very similar in tone but milder; often used by children or in older writing

  • wow

    leans toward amazement or admiration rather than mild annoyance

  • yikes

    expresses alarm or worry more than surprise or frustration

  • oh man

    longer phrase with the same casual register; slightly more emphatic

文法句型

jeez — standalone exclamation

jeez + comment about what triggered the reaction

用法筆記

Originated as a softened, polite substitute for the name 'Jesus' and is therefore considered milder than direct swearing — safe in casual conversation but still informal enough to avoid in formal writing or business meetings. Often combined with 'oh' ('oh jeez') for a more drawn-out reaction. The spelling 'geez' is an accepted variant.

常見錯誤

❌Jeez. I am very happy.
✅I am really happy about the news!
💡'jeez' carries a tone of surprise or mild complaint, not plain positive feeling, so it sounds off when paired with a calm, happy statement.
❌The report concluded, jeez, that costs would rise.
✅The report concluded that costs would rise.
💡'jeez' belongs in spoken or informal written dialogue, not in neutral reporting prose.