"Jaysus" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒeɪzəs/
Head templates: {{en-interj}} Jaysus
  1. (informal, Ireland) Jesus Tags: Ireland, informal Synonyms: Jasus Related terms: feck, shoite
    Sense id: en-Jaysus-en-intj-Yv5IQ~-d Categories (other): Irish English

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