gadzooks

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Definition of gadzooks in English English dictionary

An expression of surprise, shock etc

{ü} (Archaic) exclamation that expresses surprise, exclamation used as a mild oath

Hyphenation

gad·zooks

Synonyms

blimey, cor, crikey, goodness me, goodness gracious, gosh

Etymology

() Contraction of God’s hooks, with reference to the nails of the crucifixion of Jesus.