gadzooks

/ˈɡædzʊks/

Definitions

1. interjection

an expression of surprise or shock

“She let out a loud ‘gadzooks’ when she saw the surprise party.”

2. noun

an expression used to emphasize surprise or shock

“His reaction was a typical ‘gadzooks’ kind of response.”

3. verb

to express surprise or shock

“He gadzooked when he heard the news.”

Synonyms

  • good grief
  • good heavens
  • great Scott

Antonyms

  • calmly
  • serenely