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Discussion Groups / English Usage / June 2008the expression "gee!"
Hi, can please anybody tell me in which cases the expression or better exlamation "Gee!" is used or what kind of emotion is expressed using it? Thanks Marc > Hi, > can please anybody tell me in which cases the expression or > better exlamation "Gee!" is used or what kind of emotion is expressed > using it? Surprise. In particular, surprise that something is more/larger than one expected. (Or, in some cases, substantially less/smaller.) It is similar to "wow!" or "my goodness!", if you're familiar with those expressions. It is often followed by an extender, as in "gee whiz!" or "gee whilikers!" It is considered by some old fashioned or quaint, the "modern" equivalent being "holy cow!" or, really, "holy <anything>!"  SignaturePlease take off your pants or I won't read your e-mail. I will not, no matter how "good" the deal, patronise any business which sends unsolicited commercial e-mail or that advertises in discussion newsgroups. >Surprise. In particular, surprise that something is more/larger than >one expected. (Or, in some cases, substantially less/smaller.) Thank you. That makes things clearer for me. Marc >> Surprise. In particular, surprise that something is more/larger than >> one expected. (Or, in some cases, substantially less/smaller.) > Thank you. That makes things clearer for me. There is also a theory that it derives from an abbreviated form of "Jesus!", a blasphemous profanity expressing surprise. In more religious times this would have been highly offensive to many people - indeed many Christians would still find it offensive. Regards, Einde O'Callaghan > can please anybody tell me in which cases the expression or > better exlamation "Gee!" is used or what kind of emotion is expressed > using it? Mainly one of surprise. Similar to "wow!" or "yikes!" Though it could be in face of great disaster as well, or great danger, such as looking over a VERY tall cliff... Variations are "Gee whiz!" or even... "Jesus!" / "Jesus Christ!" In a way, it's similar to Asian expression "May Buddha preserve me!" (pu-sa-bao-yo) Signature小張寫於 6/29/2008 4:37:38 PM PST / 小張偶然記 http://kschang.blogspot.com Need English help? See http://kcamericanenglish.blogspot.com Need some PC help instead? Try http://pcfaqsbykc.blogspot.com |
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