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gee

verb
\ ˈjē How to pronounce gee (audio) \

Definition of gee

 (Entry 1 of 3)

imperative verb

—used as a direction to turn to the right or move ahead — compare haw entry 5

intransitive verb

geed; geeing : to turn to the right side

gee

noun

Definition of gee (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : the letter g
2 [ grand ] slang : a thousand dollars

gee

interjection

Definition of gee (Entry 3 of 3)

—used as an introductory expletive or to express surprise or enthusiasm

Examples of gee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Interjection

 Well, gee, susceptible to injury, shouldn’t that have entered into some decision in the past?’ And the answer to that would be yes, in all probability. — Wallace Matthews, New York Times, "Mets’ Yoenis Cespedes Has Yet Another Injury Setback," 10 June 2018 Well, gee, here's a variety -- here's a different perspective. — Fox News, "Comedian Michelle Wolf causes uproar with controversial jokes at the White House Correspondents' Dinner," 2 May 2018

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First Known Use of gee

Verb

1628, in the meaning defined at sense

Noun

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Interjection

1884, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for gee

Verb

origin unknown

Interjection

euphemism for Jesus

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gee

interjection

English Language Learners Definition of gee

chiefly US —used especially to show surprise, enthusiasm, or disappointment

See the full definition for gee in the English Language Learners Dictionary

gee

interjection
\ ˈjē How to pronounce gee (audio) \

Kids Definition of gee

—used to show surprise, enthusiasm, or disappointment Gee, what fun!Gee, that's bad news.

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