gadzooksの英語

語源

Minced form of God's hooks, a reference to the nails of the crucifixion of Christ.

発音

• IPA: /ɡædˈzuːks/
• 韻: -uːks

間投詞

gadzooks

1. (archaic, minced oath) An expression of surprise, shock, etc.
   • 1960, P. G. Wodehouse, Jeeves in the Offing, chapter II:

     “I should explain that among the books that recently arrived at the office was a slim volume from his pen dealing with the Preparatory School and giving it an enthusiastic build-up. The formative years which we spent there, he said, were the happiest of our life.”
     “Gadzooks!”

同意語

• See Thesaurus:wow

派生語

• gadzookery