intj
egad
ee-GAD
intj
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An old-fashioned exclamation of surprise, dismay, or mild outrage.
"Egad! I completely forgot about the meeting."
How to Use Egad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned way of saying "good grief!" or "oh my!"
When to use it
Sounds dated or theatrical in modern speech — mostly used for comic or archaic effect.
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Etymology
A softened version of the oath "by God," altered so as not to invoke the name directly.