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gee–whiz
adjective \ˈjē-ˌhwiz, -ˌwiz\
: very impressive or amazing
: showing or feeling excitement and wonder
Full Definition of GEE-WHIZ
1
: designed to arouse wonder or excitement or to amplify the merits or significance of something especially by the use of clever or sensational language <play-by-play specialists who wallow in gee–whiz banality — Jack Gould>
2
: marked by spectacular or astonishing qualities or achievement <gee–whiz technology>
3
: characterized by wide-eyed enthusiasm, excitement, and wonder
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First Known Use of GEE-WHIZ
1934
Related to GEE-WHIZ
- Synonyms
- catchpenny, gee-whiz, lurid, screaming, sensationalist, sensationalistic
- Antonyms
- nonsensational
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