by Jesus

interjection

An exclamation of surprise.

“By Jesus! That was delicious!”

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Meanings

interjection
  1. An exclamation of surprise.

    By Jesus! That was delicious!

    1 more example

    "By Jesus," exclaimed Ben Jonson (his usual oath), "I believe this is my son Randolph ;" which being made known to them, he was kindly entertained in their company, and Ben Jonson ever after called him his son.

    1825, [Richard Gooch], Facetiæ Cantabrigienses, London: Willaim Cole, page 5
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APA

by Jesus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20Jesus

MLA

“by Jesus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20Jesus. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “by Jesus,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20Jesus.

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