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Wednesday | 27 Jul 2022
Gadzooks
[gahd-zooks]
Interjection
Latin - mid 17th century
- Definition
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Used as a mild oath; an expression of surprise, shock etc.
- Examples of word Gadzooks in a sentence
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“Well, this Mr. Summerfield is a brave fellow, Gadzooks he is.”
- Did you Know?
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The word “Gadzooks” is believed to have been an alteration of the phrase “God’s hooks,” referring to the nails of the crucifixion of Christ.
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