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10 Language-to-English DictionariesZounds
/zaʊndz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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An archaic expression of surprise, anger, or indignation.
"Zounds, what an unexpected turn of events!"
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Early Modern English minced oath 'God's wounds', referring to the wounds of Christ. Over centuries, the religious components were elided and contracted to form an archaic expression of surprise or indignation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Zounds" is said worldwide
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sangsrepu
Transliteration: sangsrepu
"Sangsrepu, quelle surprise !"
sapperlot
Transliteration: sapperlot
"Sapperlot, was für eine Überraschung!"
corbezzoli
Transliteration: corbezzoli
"Corbezzoli, che notizia!"
córcholis
Transliteration: corcholis
"¡Córcholis, qué sorpresa!"
caramba
Transliteration: caramba
"Caramba, que surpresa!"
अरे बाप रे
Transliteration: are baap re
"अरे बाप रे, यह क्या हुआ!"
天哪
Transliteration: tiān na
"天哪，这太令人惊讶了！"
아이쿠
Transliteration: aiku
"아이쿠, 놀라워라!"
おや
Transliteration: oya
"おや、これは驚いた！"
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