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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWhillikers
/ˈwɪl.ɪ.kərz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Used to express mild surprise, astonishment, or disbelief.
"Whillikers, that is the biggest pumpkin I have ever seen in my life!"
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the United States in the late 19th century, whillikers (along with variants like jehoshaphat and gee whiz) developed as a minced oath or euphemism for stronger religious invocations. It serves to express mild surprise, astonishment, or enthusiasm without resorting to profanity.
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dis donc
Transliteration: dis dɔ̃k
"Dis donc, c'est une sacrée surprise !"
ui
Transliteration: ui
"Ui, das ist ja riesig!"
perbacco
Transliteration: perˈbak.ko
"Perbacco, che bella giornata!"
caramba
Transliteration: kaˈɾamba
"¡Caramba, qué sorpresa tan grande!"
puxa
Transliteration: ˈpu.ʃɐ
"Puxa, que carro legal!"
अरे बाप रे
Transliteration: are baap re
"अरे बाप रे, यह कितना बड़ा है!"
天哪
Transliteration: tiān na
"天哪，这也太不可思议了！"
어머나
Transliteration: eo-meo-na
"어머나, 정말 놀랍네요!"
おやまあ
Transliteration: oya maa
"おやまあ、すごいごちそうですね。"
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