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egad

ee-GAD
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1
An old-fashioned exclamation of surprise, dismay, or mild outrage.
"Egad! I completely forgot about the meeting."

How to Use Egad

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In 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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_____! I completely forgot about the meeting.

Etymology

A softened version of the oath "by God," altered so as not to invoke the name directly.

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