![]() Gee Willikers was also used as the title of a Spose song, uploaded to YouTube. The debated origin of the phrase has led to the creation of countless forum threads and discussions on its meaning and genesis, fueling its popularity and mystique. ![]() ![]() This substitution of a G-word for God follows ".the old Hebraic and Middle English tradition of avoiding the sacred words, such as God, by substituting words with the same initial letter." A minced oath. In Reply to: Gee Willikers posted by sharlie on October 10, 2003. It was first defined on Urban Dictionary on March 2 nd, 2004, with countless entries to follow. I Hear America Talking: An Illustrated History of American Words and Phrases by Stuart Berg Flexner (Von Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1976). "Gee" by itself is a minced oath for "Jesus," so the "whiz(z)" and "whilli-whatever" still need an explanation. : The spellings begin "wh-." Webster's unabridged, 1934, has "gee whizz" with "gee whilikins" given as a variant, although nobody I know of says "whilikins." It doesn't give an origin. Should I make a 'Gee Willikers & Gee Whiz' sign for WrestlePrestige Cascadia Cup & Roseland 6 I think I already have the idea of what I want it to look like in my head. Gee Willikers Lyrics: Welcome back to sunny Wells, Maine / Well guess whos back off the couch, got the panties in a drought / Duct tape in Casey Anthonys mouth / Its Mr. 'Boo' B: 'Ack Gee willikers, Debbieyou frightened me half to death. Meaning What does Jumping Jehoshaphat mean Jumping Jehoshaphat is a popular mild oath, similar to Gee Willikers or Geez Louise, used as an exclamation of surprise, bewilderment and astonishment. I know that Gee Wizz is a Minced oath for 'Jesus' and am wondering if this is just a variation of Gee Wizz. Definition of gee in the Idioms Dictionary. I have also seen this question posted on another site with no responses.yet. : : I use this expression frequently to express suprise or even use it as a mild reproach. In Reply to: Golly Gee Whillikers posted by R. Definition of gee willikers in the dictionary. gee whillickers, gee whilligers, gee whillikers, gee willickers, gee whittakers Etymology (This etymology is missing or incomplete.
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