Bejesus

//bəˈd͡ʒiːzəs// intj, noun, slang

intj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Used for emphasis, similar to crap, shit or wits. colloquial, euphemistic, uncountable

    "The bear scared the bejesus out of us."

Intj
  1. 1
    Expressing surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger. colloquial

    "The young stinker and smeller dug in his pocket, pulled something out, and, bejesus, the young stinker and smeller was giving him something."

Synonyms

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bejeebersbejeebers

Example

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"You scared the bejesus out of me."

Etymology

A reduced form of by Jesus.

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