# gadzooks

> English word · Interjection · IPA /ɡædˈzuːks/

## Definitions
1. An expression of surprise, shock, etc.

## Etymology
Minced form of God's hooks, a reference to the nails of the crucifixion of Christ.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gadzooks