Word-Origin Wednesday

Jeez and Other Minced Oaths (Word-Origin Wednesday)

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People started saying "jeez" in the 1920s as an expression of surprise or annoyance. Learn about its origin and the origin of other minced oaths.
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Word-Origin WednesdayBy The Grammar Geek
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