Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
egad
Interjection
/ɪˈɡæd/
Definition
An exclamation used to express surprise or alarm.
Examples
- Egad! I can’t believe how quickly time has flown by!
- When he saw the mess in the kitchen, he exclaimed, ‘Egad! What happened here?’
Meaning
Egad is an old-fashioned interjection that conveys astonishment or dismay.
Synonyms
- Goodness
- Heavens
- Alas
- Wow