Antonyms for geeing


Grammar : Interj, verb
Spell : jee
Phonetic Transcription : dÊ’i


Definition of geeing

Origin :
  • exclamation of surprise, 1895, probably euphemistic for Jesus. Form gee whiz is attested from 1871; gee whillikens (1851) seems to be the oldest form.
  • As in alas : interj unfortunately
  • As in gosh : interj imagine
  • As in square : verb correspond, agree
Example sentences :
  • It was now light enough to travel, and the drivers were "geeing" up their human cattle.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 90, April, 1865 » by Various
  • The men were hawing and geeing when he drove near; but they stopped short and stared when they saw him.
  • Extract from : « Berties Home » by Madeline Leslie

Synonyms for geeing

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