gadzooks

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
23
Words With Friends
24
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ɡædˈzuːks/

Definition of gadzooks

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

intj

  1. (archaic)An expression of surprise, shock, etc.
    ““I should explain that among the books that recently arrived at the office was a slim volume from his pen dealing with the Preparatory School and giving it an enthusiastic build-up. The formative years which we spent there, he said, were the happiest of our life.” “Gadzooks!””

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Etymology

Minced form of God's hooks, a reference to the nails of the crucifixion of Christ.

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