gadzooks

/ɡædˈzuːks/
interjection
  1. An old-fashioned exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or annoyance.
    • Gadzooks! I forgot my keys inside the house again!
    • When he saw the huge spider, he cried, 'Gadzooks, what is that thing?'
    • Gadzooks, that was a close call with the car!
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