NYT Dictionary

GEEZ

/d͡ʒiːz/
InterjectionNounGE-ezge-ez · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

A minced oath from the word Jesus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

sheeshadzooksaycarambamirabile dictuchihuahuabegorrableeding heckbleeding Norabless my heart

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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