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