Dictionarygeemild surprise
interjection

gee

JEE/dʒiː/

An expression of mild surprise.

Gee, what a wonderful surprise inside this gift box!

A person opens a gift box and throws both hands up with wide eyes and an excited smile of sudden surprise.
Etymology

Gee is probably a softened substitute for Jesus used as an exclamation. It conveys surprise or emphasis without saying the full religious name.

In context

The Infographics Show presenter7:57
Gee, that would have been nice to know a few hours ago!
YOU vs SONIC.EXE - How Could You Defeat and Survive It?
Big Think presenter5:01
Gee, you've had an insight that love is the most important thing in the universe.
Michael Pollan on writing: What illuminates a story?

More examples

  • Gee, that was a close game.
  • Well, gee, I thought we had more time.
  • Gee, thanks for helping carry all those boxes.

Forms

gee

Similar words

gosh
Another mild exclamation, often a little more emphatic.
wow
Often stronger surprise or admiration.