gee
word
/ˈdʒi/
jee
/dʒˈiː/
jee
Definition
An informal exclamation used to show surprise, admiration, annoyance, or mild disappointment. It is common in spoken English and often sounds old-fashioned or gentle.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears at the start of a sentence: 'Gee, thanks.' It is milder and less strong than 'oh my God' or 'damn'. In modern speech it can sound innocent, playful, or slightly old-fashioned, and sometimes it is used sarcastically.
Spanish: caramba - vayaPortuguese (BR): nossa - puxaPortuguese (PT): bolas - carambaChinese (Simplified): 哎呀 - 天哪Chinese (Traditional): 哎呀 - 天哪Hindi: अरे - ओहArabic: يا إلهي - يا للعجبBengali: আহা - বাহ - ওহRussian: ого - ну надо жеJapanese: へぇ - まあVietnamese: trời - trời ơi - ôi chaoKorean: 이야 - 와Turkish: vay be - amanUrdu: افوہ - ارےIndonesian: waduh - aduh
Example Sentences
Gee, that is a big dog.
basic
Gee, I forgot my keys.
basic
Gee, thank you for the gift.
basic
Gee, I didn't think it would cost that much.
natural
Gee, thanks for telling me at the last minute.
natural
Gee, you really finished all of that by yourself?
natural