bejabbers

bejabbers: /bi jab"euhrz/, interj.

1. (used as a mild oath expressing astonishment, dismay, disbelief, or the like).

n.

2. Informal. dickens; devil: The fighter's left uppercut knocked the bejabbers out of his opponent.

Also, bejabers /bi jay"beuhrz/.

[1815-25; alleged to be euphemistic alter. of by Jesus]

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bejabbers — noun bejesus … Wiktionary
bejabbers — be·jab·bers … English syllables
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bejabbers — … Useful english dictionary
bejeebers — interjection see bejabbers … New Collegiate Dictionary
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bejabers — int. (also bejabbers) Ir. by Jesus! Etymology: corrupt … Useful english dictionary

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