Gee

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1 English 1.1 Interjection 1.1.1 Related Terms 1.1.2 See Also 1.1.3 Usage Note 1.2 Verb

English

Interjection

gee

1. A general exclamation of surprise or pleasure.

   Gee, I didn't know that!

   Gee this is fun!

2. An instruction for a horse or other animal to turn right.

Related Terms

• gee whiz (1)
• gee haw whimmy diddle

See Also

• geeze (1)
• gosh (1)
• golly (1)
• haw (2)

Usage Note

Gee, gosh and golly are generally considered somewhat dated or juvenile. They are often used for ironic effect, with the speaker putting on the persona of a freshly-scrubbed freckle-faced kid from days gone by (e.g. 1950 sitcom children, such as Beaver on Leave it to Beaver).

Verb

gee

1. To turn right or to cause to turn right.

   This horse won't gee when I tell him to.

   You may need to walk up to the front of the pack and physically gee the lead dog.