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gadzooks

Pronunciation: /gadˈzuːks/

Definition of gadzooks

exclamation

archaic
  • an exclamation of surprise or annoyance.

Origin:

late 17th century: alteration of God's hooks, i.e. the nails by which Christ was fastened to the cross; see gad2

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