What is the derivation of the word bejeezus? Is it a form of Jesus? Or just a slang word for something? I know how the word is used. Just curious about the derivation:)

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Chigg

Yes its Irish blasphemy, By Jesus. Its also known as a minced oath. Other examples are Crikey - by Christ Cripes - ditto Blimey - (corblimey, gawblimey) God blind 'me' Cor - from Gawd - God but now I see there' a wonderful list of them here: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/minced-oath.html

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