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单词 gadzooks
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Definition of gadzooks in English:

gadzooks

exclamationɡadˈzuːksˌɡadˈzo͞oks
archaic
  • An exclamation of surprise or annoyance.

    〈古〉哎哟,天哪(表示惊奇或恼怒的感叹词)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Older people have more time, more money, and now - gadzooks!
    • What's so bizarre about members of the public, shock horror, enjoying a film with a storyline that can be followed on gadzooks! - one viewing without having to buy the accompanying crib notes?

Origin

Late 17th century: alteration of God's hooks, i.e. the nails by which Christ was fastened to the cross; see gad2.

Rhymes

Fuchs, Jukes

Definition of gadzooks in US English:

gadzooks

exclamationˌɡadˈzo͞oks
archaic
  • An exclamation of surprise or annoyance.

    〈古〉哎哟,天哪(表示惊奇或恼怒的感叹词)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • What's so bizarre about members of the public, shock horror, enjoying a film with a storyline that can be followed on gadzooks! - one viewing without having to buy the accompanying crib notes?
    • Older people have more time, more money, and now - gadzooks!

Origin

Late 17th century: alteration of God's hooks, i.e. the nails by which Christ was fastened to the cross; see Gad.

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