bejesus

interjection be·je·sus \bi-ˈjē-zəs, -ˈjā-, -zəz\

Definition of BEJESUS

—used as a mild oath ; used as a noun for emphasis <scares the bejesus out of me>

be·je·sus also be·jee·zus \bi-ˈjē-zəs, -ˈjā-, -zəz\

alteration of by Jesus

First Known Use: 1861

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