2006-09-13 17:43:27 · 10 answers · asked by MilleniumPrankster 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It is short for "Jesus" and was originally a term of surprise. Overuse has lessened the surprise aspects of its use.
EDIT: The "whiz" was a nonsense syllable added after "gee" that sounds like the second syllable of "Jesus". "gee whiz" sounds prosodically like "Je-sus"
EDIT: The "gee" used with horses is not the same "gee" here. This "gee" is pronounced with a "j" sound--"jee". The "gee" used with horses is pronounced with a "g" sound (as in "go") and is usually used in the expression "gee up", which is a shortened form of "giddy up".
2006-09-13 17:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by Taivo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its short for Jesus. It is used to show disbelief. Something like Gee, I can't believe you won the lottery or something like that.
2006-09-13 18:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by kingofnarniaforever 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why people say it, it's just an expression, like "gee, I didn't know that". I think it's the equivalent to "oh" or "hmm".
2006-09-13 17:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by tinydoozer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
From the dictionary:
Main Entry: 3gee
Function: interjection
Etymology: euphemism for Jesus
-- used as an introductory expletive or to express surprise or enthusiasm
I think only nerds use it now-a-days tho.
2006-09-13 17:55:57 · answer #4 · answered by Laura R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If gee is derived from Jesus then where did the "whiz" come from...like gee whiz...think about that...
2006-09-13 17:49:13 · answer #5 · answered by Stella 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its a nonsense sort of word meaning usually an expression of suprise or a delay in speaking, the same as some people use Well at the beginning of a thought.
2006-09-13 17:45:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its farmer talk. It tells a horse to turn right.
2006-09-13 19:28:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it meams god but u aint suposed to use the name of the lord in vain
2006-09-14 03:01:31 · answer #8 · answered by wacheme 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Taivo answered it!
2006-09-13 17:48:10 · answer #9 · answered by vikingsonsltw 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a derivative of Jesus.
2006-09-13 17:47:17 · answer #10 · answered by euphoriarevelation 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋