bejesus

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
16
Words With Friends
20
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/bəˈd͡ʒiːzəs/

Definition of bejesus

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

intj

  1. (colloquial)Expressing surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger.
    “The young stinker and smeller dug in his pocket, pulled something out, and, bejesus, the young stinker and smeller was giving him something.”
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intj

  1. (colloquial)Expressing surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger.
    “The young stinker and smeller dug in his pocket, pulled something out, and, bejesus, the young stinker and smeller was giving him something.”

noun

  1. (colloquial, euphemistic, uncountable)Used for emphasis, similar to crap, shit or wits.
    “The bear scared the bejesus out of us.”
    “He said you confused the bejesus out of him.”
    “This old lady just completely slapped the bejesus out of him.”
    “That screaming, flaming skull in the closet totally scared the bejesus out of me!”
    “But they give me clothes for my body, and food for my belly, and tonight, I'm so happy, I could beat the living bejesus outa this goddam drum.”

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Etymology

A reduced form of by Jesus.

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