gee1

[jee] /dʒi/
interjection
1.
(used as a word of command to a horse or other draft animal directing it to turn to the right.)
verb (used without object), geed, geeing.
2.
to turn to the right.
verb (used with object), geed, geeing.
3.
to turn (something) to the right.
4.
to evade.
Compare haw3 .
Verb phrases
5.
gee up, (used as a word of command to a horse or other draft animal directing it to go faster.)
Origin
1620-30; origin uncertain
British Dictionary definitions for geed up

gee1

/dʒiː/
interjection
1.
Also gee up!. an exclamation, as to a horse or draught animal, to encourage it to turn to the right, go on, or go faster
verb gees, geeing, geed
2.
(usually foll by up) to move (an animal, esp a horse) ahead; urge on
3.
(foll by up) to encourage (someone) to greater effort or activity
noun
4.
(slang) See gee-gee
Word Origin
C17: origin uncertain

gee2

/dʒiː/
interjection
1.
(US & Canadian, informal) a mild exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc Also gee whizz
Word Origin
C20: euphemism for Jesus

Gee

/dʒiː/
noun
1.
Maurice. born 1931, New Zealand writer, noted for his trilogy of novels Plumb (1978), Meg (1981), and Sole Survivior (1983)
Word Origin and History for geed up

gee

exclamation of surprise, 1895, probably euphemistic for Jesus. Form gee whiz is attested from 1871; gee whillikens (1851) seems to be the oldest form.

Slang definitions & phrases for geed up

geed up

adjective phrase

Intoxicated with narcotics, esp stimulants

[1940s+ Narcotics; perhaps fr geared up]


gee 1

noun

A fellow; man; guy: He was the mayor, and he was one smart gee

Related Terms

wrong gee

[1907+; abbreviation of guy]


gee 2

noun

A gallon of liquor

[1940s+ Hoboes; abbreviation of gallon]


gee 3

noun
  1. A thousand dollars; grand (1928+)
  2. Money (1940s+)

[abbreviation of grand]


gee 4

interjection

An exclamation of surprise, pleasure, sheepishness, etc; gee whiz

[1895+; a euphemism for Jesus]


gee 5

adjective

Disgusting; rebarbative; gross

[1970s+ Teenagers; abbreviation of gross]