gee-whiz

gee–whiz

adj \ˈjē-ˌhwiz, -ˌwiz\

Definition of GEE-WHIZ

1

: designed to arouse wonder or excitement or to amplify the merits or significance of something especially by the use of clever or sensational language <play-by-play specialists who wallow in gee–whiz banality — Jack Gould>

2

: marked by spectacular or astonishing qualities or achievement <gee–whiz technology>

3

: characterized by wide-eyed enthusiasm, excitement, and wonder

First Known Use of GEE-WHIZ

1934

Related to GEE-WHIZ

Synonyms: catchpenny, gee-whiz, lurid, screaming, sensationalist, sensationalistic

Antonyms: nonsensational

Related Words: catchy; colorful, juicy, racy, suggestive; dramatic, histrionic, melodramatic, theatrical (also theatric); coarse, vulgar; gory, shocking

Near Antonyms: innocuous, inoffensive, tame; dignified, formal, proper, restrained

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