"Jesus" meaning in English

See Jesus in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒiːzəs/ [UK], /ˈd͡ʒizəs/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Jesus.wav [UK], en-us-Jesus.ogg [US] Forms: Jesus!
enPR: jē'zəs [UK] Head templates: {{interjection|Jesus!}} [POS TABLE]
  1. You use Jesus when you are surprised or not happy about something. Some people do not like to use this phrase.
    Sense id: simple-Jesus-en-intj-j45DljnX

Proper name

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒiːzəs/ [UK], /ˈd͡ʒizəs/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Jesus.wav [UK], en-us-Jesus.ogg [US] Forms: Jesus
enPR: jē'zəs [UK] Head templates: {{proper noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Jesus of Nazareth was a religious prophet and leader in Palestine who lived from around 4 BC to AD 30, when he was crucified.
    Sense id: simple-Jesus-en-name-abgaMD34
  2. Jesus (IPA ⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /he'sus/) is a boy's name, especially in Spanish-speaking counties.
    Sense id: simple-Jesus-en-name-eUHJak55
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          "text": "Jesus was crucified by Pontius Pilate, under pressure from some Jewish leaders."
        }
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      "tags": [
        "UK"
      ]
    },
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      "ipa": "/ˈd͡ʒizəs/",
      "tags": [
        "US"
      ]
    },
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    },
    {
      "audio": "en-us-Jesus.ogg",
      "tags": [
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    }
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      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "Jesus, that's heavy."
        },
        {
          "text": "Jesus Christ! Can't you do anything right?"
        }
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      "tags": [
        "UK"
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      "tags": [
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    },
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      "audio": "en-us-Jesus.ogg",
      "tags": [
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    }
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      ]
    },
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    },
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      "tags": [
        "UK"
      ]
    },
    {
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      "tags": [
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    },
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    },
    {
      "audio": "en-us-Jesus.ogg",
      "tags": [
        "US"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "word": "Jesus"
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          "text": "Jesus, that's heavy."
        },
        {
          "text": "Jesus Christ! Can't you do anything right?"
        }
      ],
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      ]
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  ],
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    },
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      "ipa": "/ˈd͡ʒiːzəs/",
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    },
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      "tags": [
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      ]
    }
  ],
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}

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