jeepers

/ˈdʒiːpərz/

Definitions

1. exclamation

an expression used to convey surprise, excitement, or shock

“When the fireworks exploded, the kids let out a collective ‘jeepers!’”

2. interjection

an expression used to convey surprise, excitement, or shock

“Jeepers, that was a close call!”

3. noun

an expression used to convey surprise, excitement, or shock

“The comedian’s joke was met with a chorus of ‘jeepers’”

Synonyms

  • good grief
  • gosh

Antonyms

  • calmly
  • unremarkably