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Gee whiz
Meaning
- An exclamation of mild astonishment or enthusiastic approval. It is a very safe and polite way to react to news.
Earnest, simple
Used in a sentence
- Gee whiz, that is a fast car.
- Gee whiz, thanks for the gift.
- Gee whiz, I never thought about it that way before.
The backstory
A contraction of Jesus, used as a minced oath in the late 19th century. It serves as a gentle way to express emotion.
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