gee

1 of 3

interjection

ˈjē How to pronounce gee (audio)
Synonyms of geenext
—used as an introductory expletive or to express surprise or enthusiasm

gee

2 of 3

noun

1
: the letter g
2
[grand] slang : a thousand dollars

gee

3 of 3

verb

imperative verb

—used as a direction to turn to the right or move ahead compare haw entry 5

intransitive verb

geed;geeing : to turn to the right side

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Well, gee, does Florida have to lead the United States in ridiculous? — Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

euphemism for Jesus

Verb

origin unknown

First Known Use

Interjection

1884, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1628, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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The first known use of gee was in 1628

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gee

1 of 2 imperative verb
ˈjē How to pronounce gee (audio)
—used as a direction to turn to the right or move ahead

gee

2 of 2 interjection
—used to show surprise, enthusiasm, or disappointment

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