bejesus
- interjection
- /bɪˈdʒiːzəs/
- Informal
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¡Bejesús!
- And you say, "Bejesus, sure, you're me best friend, Jack."
So we're having a big soiree, which I'm now that it's getting close to the time, I'm like, why the bejesus didn't I do this?
- So we're having a big soiree, which I'm now that it's getting close to the time, I'm like, why the bejesus didn't I do this?
- It's cold as all bejesus on Titan, but if you can, it's.
Examples
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When she opened the door to the surprise party, she exclaimed, "Bejesus! You all are here!"
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But it scared the bejesus out of me when it happened.
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It's cold as all bejesus on Titan, but if you can, it's.
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What scares the bejesus out of Chris?
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It'll inspire your, your friends and scare the bejesus out of your enemies.
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So we're having a big soiree, which I'm now that it's getting close to the time, I'm like, why the bejesus didn't I do this?
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Bejesus! I almost fell off my chair when I heard that news.
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He shouted, "Bejesus! That was the loudest thunder I've ever heard!"
Synonyms
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8.2
An exclamation that shows strong surprise or shock
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9.9
A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked
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9.4
A short informal cry showing surprise or strong feeling
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9.9
Adds strong anger or surprise to what you say
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2.6
Words people say when they are surprised to see something
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7.5
A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock
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9.5
A short word people say when they are surprised or shocked
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9.6
To say when you are very surprised or shocked
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9.9
A funny online spelling of Jesus used to show surprise
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9.9
A short old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling
A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance
A strong sudden feeling of fear or shock that you get when surprised
A short cry showing surprise or shock
An old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling
An old Irish word said to show surprise or strong feeling
A short cry of surprise when something is hard to believe
A short phrase people say to show surprise at something amazing
A phrase that sounds French used to show surprise, often jokingly
Said to show surprise or doubt
Often comes before a word to show anger or surprise
A short shout that shows surprise or shock
Idioms
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Etymology
Bejesus comes from the old phrase 'by Jesus', said quickly in Irish speech so it became a mild oath. That's why bejesus is used today as a short exclamation to show surprise or shock.