Definition of "bejesus" in English

interjection

1. (colloquial) Expressing surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger.

noun

1. (colloquial, euphemistic, with out of) Used for emphasis, similar to crap, shit or wits.

   • The bear scared the bejesus out of us.
   • He said you confused the bejesus out of him.
   • This old lady just completely slapped the bejesus out of him.
   • That screaming, flaming skull in the closet totally scared the bejesus out of me!
   • Nixon: You see what I mean? We can’t take it. Kissinger: I agree. That’s why we’ve got to blast— Nixon: That’s right. Kissinger: —the living bejeezus out of North Vietnam. We will gain nothing for restraint—. Nixon: That’s right