bejeezus
/bəˈdʒiːzəs/
noun
- Used in phrases like 'scare the bejeezus out of' to mean a very strong emotional reaction, especially fear or surprise.
- The ghost story told around the campfire frightened the bejeezus out of everyone.
- That unexpected pop quiz scared the bejeezus out of the whole class.
- The roller coaster ride scared the bejeezus out of my little brother.