(colloquial, euphemistic, with out of) Used for emphasis, similar to crap, shit or wits.
(colloquial, euphemistic, with out of) Used for emphasis, similar to crap, shit or wits.
The bear scared the bejesus out of us.
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(slang) An exclamation used to express surprise, frustration etc.
A mild Irish-flavoured American expletive expressing shock, surprise, or fright — typically used in the phrase 'scared the bejeebers out of me.' 'Bejeebers' is a euphemistic softening of 'Jesus,' following the Irish exclamatory pattern. It also refers informally to one's wits or composure in phrases like 'knocked the bejeebers out of him.'
(US, offensive) An expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.
(slang, humorous) Jesus.
Came here to say just this. Hope they sue the bejesus out of them!
“I think a lot of this is Nets-applicable, but good golly Acuff scares the bejesus out of me. Even his good outcomes are terrifying.”
“He needs to move it elsewhere or the townspeople should sue the bejesus out of him.”
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(colloquial) Expressing surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger.
"bejesus" means expressing surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
"bejesus" is informal English meaning expressing surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "expressing surprise" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "bejesus" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
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