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by Nick on April 23rd, 2008
Here is what Webster's dictionary has:
Main Entry:
be·je·sus Listen to the pronunciation of bejesus Listen to the pronunciation of bejesus
Variant(s):
also be·jee·zus Listen to the pronunciation of bejeezus Listen to the pronunciation of bejeezus bi-ˈjē-zəs, -ˈjā-, -zəz
Function:
interjection
Etymology:
alteration of by Jesus
Date:
1861
—used as a mild oath ; used as a noun for emphasis <scares the bejesus out of me>
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bejesus
On urbandictionary, it is claimed that the term has Irish origins, but there is no reason given (the Irish are Catholic, though).
by shanney on April 23rd, 2008
I don't know but it sure is funny
by Phil_B6054 on September 23rd, 2010
B'ejesus was initially a blasphemous phrase which was pronounced when shocked or frightened suddenly by or about something or someone. So to say "He scared the B'jesus out of me", means he suddenly shocked or frightened me.
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