bejesus

interjection

be·​je·​sus bi-ˈjē-zəs  -ˈjā- 

-zəz

variants or less commonly bejeezus

—used as a mild oath

—used as a noun for emphasis

scares the bejesus out of me

Word History

Etymology

alteration of by Jesus

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bejesus

• the bejesus