gadzooks

== English == === Alternative forms === gazooks, odsooks, adzooks, odzooks, odzookens, odzookers === Etymology === Minced form of God's hooks, a reference to the nails of the crucifixion of Christ. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɡædˈzuːks/ Rhymes: -uːks === Interjection === gadzooks (archaic, minced oath) An expression of surprise, shock, etc. ==== Synonyms ==== See Thesaurus:wow ==== Derived terms ==== gadzookery zooks ==== Translations ====