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There are two things here. People use it to mean "gosh, but originally it does come from "Jesus".

In the same way my grandmother used to says "lawks a mussy" and "struth alive" as exclamations -she would have been horrified to learn that these originally meant "Lord have mercy" and "God's truth alive".

So, your parents do have a point.

Jeez Meaning

It has many meanings but a time ago it meant Jesus. Like the question " Jeez where did the time go?" or a translation "Jesus where did the time go". Of course it wasn't asking Jesus where the time went ...it was just an expression of surprise or annoyance like "Jeez I can't get the lid off this dang jar.."Not quite sure if it was used in vain as it was more of a slang term. Hank

I think your parents are probably right. A lot of people use Jesus and God as swear words and it is very offensive to many people. Would you like someone using your name as a swear word? I don't think he likes it either. I think geez and gosh are shortened forms and it makes me wonder if I should not say those things. But I do. My kids and husband have it all figured out. As fans of Sponge Bob, they say "barnacles" instead of geez. Or tartar sauce or fish paste! Really good alternatives to using words that can be offensive to others.

Think about this, why do people some people say Jesus as a curse word, like if they stub their toe for example, but nobody says buddha as an expletive. I think it's because Jesus still offends people. Hmm, why is that? Sounds like good discussion for the dinner table tonight.

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what does jeez or jee mean?

ok my parents think jee or jeez stands for jesus which i know it doesnt...its just a word people used to sayand now we use it as gosh. but can u explain wat it means and if it does actually mean jesus as in using his name in vain lol :ppppp

thx aha hope u get my question lol

jeez jee

if your referring to what young boys or girls(mostly boys) have been saying lately, when they are like "Hey whats that over there!" "jeez!". It's when they make you think something is happens but then say "jeez" which means like just kidding got ya!

It means: "Oh jeez, than we have to see when I can pay that debt, don't we? Cause such a debt has to be paid back!" Well, I hope he pays back but I wouldn't trust him ....

Yes you're right. It is another word for "Wow" or "Gosh"

So show your parents the answers you get for this.

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I doubt Jesus would have a nickname at all.