"geez Louise" meaning in English

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Interjection

Audio: En-au-geez Louise.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-interj}} geez Louise
  1. (US, slang) Geez. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): English minced oaths Synonyms: wow, jeez Louise

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