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gee

1[jee] interjection, verb, geed, gee⋅ing.
–interjection
1. (used as a word of command to a horse or other draft animal directing it to turn to the right.)
–verb (used without object)
2. to turn to the right.
–verb (used with object)
3. to turn (something) to the right.
4. to evade. Compare haw 3
5. gee up, (used as a word of command to a horse or other draft animal directing it to go faster.)

Origin:
1620–30; orig. uncert.
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gee [dʒi]

  1. n.
    a portion of liquor, a gallon or a single drink. : You want another gee of this booze?
  2. exclam.
    Wow! (An abbreviation of Jesus!, although not always recognized as such. Usually Gee!) : Golly gee, do I have to?
  3. mod.
    gross; disgusting. (The initial letter of gross.) : Tiffany is acting way gee lately.

  4. Go to grand. :
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Word Origin & History

gee 
exclamation of surprise, 1895, euphemistic for Jesus. Form gee whiz is attested from 1885.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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