Crossword clues for geez
geez
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Geez \Geez\, n. The original native name for the ancient Ethiopic language or people. See Ethiopic.
Ethiopic \E`thi*op"ic\, n. The language of ancient Ethiopia; the language of the ancient Abyssinian empire (in Ethiopia), now used only in the Abyssinian church. It is of Semitic origin, and is also called Geez.
Wiktionary
Etymology 1 alt. (context euphemistic English) An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration. interj. (context euphemistic English) An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration. Etymology 2
n. (context UK slang English) Informal address to a male.
Wikipedia
Geez is an independent quarterly Canadian magazine dealing with issues of spirituality, social justice, religion, and progressive cultural politics. The tagline of Geez is "holy mischief in an age of fast faith". Geez is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and distributes in Canada, the U.S and abroad. Founded by Aiden Enns ( Buy Nothing Christmas) and Will Braun, Geez looks at religion, spirituality, and politics through the eyes of its readers. Geez is known for its pointed illustrations, clever graphics and unique combination of satire, critique, social consciousness, and quirkiness.
Usage examples of "geez".
Lee's gas — geez, he hadn't known a horse could fart — he was not in a good mood.
When Fasilides came on deck he was showing the effects of the previous evening's tippling, but he and the servant spoke rapidly in the Geez language.
He spoke softly in Geez to one of the priests, and the old man took a huge black key from under his robe and turned the lock.
She crooned to Iyasu and spoke soothingly to him in Geez, while the crew pulled back towards the ship.
He called something in Geez, and his high, piping voice carried down faintly to where Hal stood at the water's edge, but he understood not a word of it.
I mean, geez, what's the harm in letting them fix you up with a date or two?
Well, I can't defend everything I've done, but, geez, Sylv, I was young and I tried my best to protect Tee-John.