(used to express surprise, disappointment, enthusiasm, or simple emphasis): Gee, that's great! Gee, I can't remember the book's title.
Origin of gee
2
1890–95, Americanism; euphemism for Jesus
Definition for gee (3 of 5)
gee3
[ jee ]
/ dʒi /
verb (used without object),geed,gee·ing.Informal.
to agree; get along.
Origin of gee
3
First recorded in 1690–1700; origin uncertain
Definition for gee (4 of 5)
gee4
[ jee ]
/ dʒi /
nounSlang.
a sum of one thousand dollars: a birthday gift that cost two gees.
Also called G
Origin of gee
4
First recorded in 1935–40; spelling of the letter G, abbreviation for grand (in the sense “thousand dollars”)
Definition for gee (5 of 5)
gee5
[ jee ]
/ dʒi /
noun
a radio navigational system by which a fix can be obtained by comparing the pulse repetition rates of high-frequency ground waves from two separate stations.
Origin of gee
5
First recorded in 1940–45; originally abbreviation for ground electronics engineering
We’re not looking to say, gee, in six months, we’re going to start giving it to the general public.
Trump’s messy attempt to clean up unwelcome coronavirus vaccine news|Amber Phillips|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
We’re not looking to say, gee, in six months we’ll start giving it to the general public.
Trump contradicts CDC director on vaccine; Biden says Americans shouldn’t trust Trump|Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner|September 16, 2020|Washington Post
Gee finds this exhibit, entitled Stay Tuned, particularly moving.
Ai Weiwei Escapes to Alcatraz|Emily Wilson|September 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As archetypically “presidential” as Mitt Romney seemed, his perfectly square, gee whiz speech style was part of what did him in.
For a President Today, Talkin' Down Is Speaking American|John McWhorter|August 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Well, gee, all states already have different laws governing marriage.
The Speeding Love Train Of Marriage Equality|Sally Kohn|February 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Seldom will you have the hiring person ask, ‘Gee, did you work for a company that didn’t have any flexibility?
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And my response is ‘Gee, we never had conversations about pace when it was three-and-a-half hours long!’
Homeland’s Tracy Letts, Writer of ‘August: Osage County,’ Says Oscar Mania Is Frustrating|Jason Lynch|November 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Gee,” said Jim, “it must be a lot of fun to have so many horses.
Ticktock and Jim|Keith Robertson
Gee, if it hadnt been for you Id been afraid even to try a punt over there!
The Turner Twins|Ralph Henry Barbour
"Gee, but they are having a peach of a time in the school," he announced.
The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island|Edward Stratemeyer
Then in August, London people ud come an' take lodgin's and gee us a bit more work nice and tidy.
Babylon, Volume 1 (of 3)|Grant Allen
It seems to come from all around and say Gee, look there, Tom!
The Radio Detectives Under the Sea|A. Hyatt Verrill
British Dictionary definitions for gee (1 of 3)
gee1
/ (dʒiː) /
interjection
Also: gee up!an exclamation, as to a horse or draught animal, to encourage it to turn to the right, go on, or go faster
verbgees, geeingorgeed
(usually foll by up)to move (an animal, esp a horse) ahead; urge on
(foll by up)to encourage (someone) to greater effort or activity
noun
slang See gee-gee
Word Origin for gee
C17: origin uncertain
British Dictionary definitions for gee (2 of 3)
gee2
/ (dʒiː) /
interjection
US and Canadianinformala mild exclamation of surprise, admiration, etcAlso: gee whizz
Word Origin for gee
C20: euphemism for Jesus
British Dictionary definitions for gee (3 of 3)
Gee
/ (dʒiː) /
noun
Maurice. born 1931, New Zealand writer, noted for his trilogy of novels Plumb (1978), Meg (1981), and Sole Survivior (1983)
The Surprisingly Religious Background Of “Golly,” “Gosh,” And “Gee”Gosh, golly, and gee casually express surprise or excitement, right? Well, yes, but when they were first introduced to the English language, these short words had a much more serious origin and purpose.