ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Egad

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /iːˈɡæd/ · Part of speech interjection

Quick meaning: Egad is an interjection meaning (dated) A mild exclamation of contempt, surprise, outrage, etc.

Meaning

(dated) A mild exclamation of contempt, surprise, outrage, etc.

Example Sentences

[…] She's in love, egad, […]
O here a' comes—Ah my Hector of Troy, vvelcome my Bully, my Back; agad my heart has gone a pit pat for thee.

Word Forms

Synonyms for egad

Depending on context, synonyms include adzooks, ay, caramba, chihuahua, begorra, blige.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include yikes, looky, pshaw, whatcha, milady, quivery.

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