Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- A minced oath. Also
zooks .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Gadzooks.
Examples
-
Passante -- I still use 'Gadzooks' -- to the amusement of the family!
-
Gadzooks, which is really a euphemism for "God's hooks," a British expression that in older days was a profane oath on the spikes used to nail Jesus to the cross.
Boundless Line 2008
-
"Gadzooks" is tad passe, but still state of the art in Saskatchewan, I believe.
Bangin' Tune Gordie 2008
-
So much did his office enter into his daily life that he said "Gadzooks" in the little barber shop that he owns on
Idle Comments 1905
-
So every time you hear the voice-over guy say 'Gadzooks', this is the bloke that sends in a video every other week.
-
So every time you hear the voice-over guy say 'Gadzooks', this is the bloke that sends in a video every other week.
-
Gadzooks = God's hooks (reference to the nails in the crucifixion)
-
Gadzooks and great Odin's raven, my good people, there was just something about the way the apology was worded that was destined for Twitter memeyness.
Wizards still see room for improvement Michael Lee 2010
-
Gadzooks and great Odin's raven, my good people, there was just something about the way the apology was worded that was destined for Twitter memeyness.
Kevin Garnett's apology to Charlie Villanueva generates waves of trash talk Cindy Boren 2010
-
Gadzooks, said I. (Gadzooks is a funny word) If that person is right that means God hated your Nation before George Washington was ever born?
OpEdNews - Diary: Conservatives on Government Handouts: Hypocrites? 2009
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.