bejabbers
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bejabbers — [bijā′bərzbi jab′ərz] [euphemism for by Jesus] interj., n. BEJESUS: also bejabers [bijā′bərz] … English World dictionary
bejabbers — /bi jab euhrz/, interj. 1. (used as a mild oath expressing astonishment, dismay, disbelief, or the like). n. 2. Informal. dickens; devil: The fighter s left uppercut knocked the bejabbers out of his opponent. Also, bejabers /bi jay beuhrz/. [1815 … Universalium
bejabbers — or bejeebers interjection Etymology: euphemism for by Jesus Date: 1890 bejesus … New Collegiate Dictionary
bejabbers — be·jab·bers … English syllables
bejabbers — be•jab•bers [[t]bɪˈdʒæb ərz[/t]] n. interj. cvb inf bejesus • Etymology: 1815–25; euphemistic alter. of oath by Jesus … From formal English to slang
bejabbers — … Useful english dictionary
bejeebers — interjection see bejabbers … New Collegiate Dictionary
bejabers — [bɪ dʒeɪbəz] (also bejabbers dʒabəz) exclamation Irish expressing surprise. Origin C19: alt. of by Jesus … English new terms dictionary
scare — 1. verb stop it, you re scaring me Syn: frighten, startle, alarm, terrify, petrify, intimidate, terrorize, make afraid, make fearful, fill with fear, give someone a fright, panic, throw into a panic, shock, unnerve, cow; strike terror into, put … Thesaurus of popular words
bejabers — int. (also bejabbers) Ir. by Jesus! Etymology: corrupt … Useful english dictionary
