bejesus/bəˈd͡ʒiːzəs/EtymologyA reduced form of by Jesus.intjUsed to express surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger.“The young stinker and smeller dug in his pocket, pulled something out, and, bejesus, the young stinker and smeller was giving him something.”nounUsed for emphasis, similar to crap, shit or wits.“The bear scared the bejesus out of us.”