A general interjection which, although usually expressing
grief, can be used with much versatility.
Etymology: A
substitution for "Jesus Christ!!!"
Evidently used mostly by uptight people with a strict upbringing.
Expressing
grief: "Jeez, all I did was get the order of
the numbers mixed up."
Expressing exaltation: "Jeez, I didn't know the
installation would be that easy !"
