English Explanatory Dictionary

Jesus H. Christ

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. An expression of surprise, shock, etc.

Word forms

Jesus H. Christ

Etymology

Unknown. An extension of Jesus Christ with a fantastical middle initial, perhaps derived from a reading of ΙΗΣ (IĒS) (sometimes ΙΗϹ (IĒS), using a lunate sigma), a Greek-alphabet abbreviation for Jesus (ΙΗΣΟΥΣ) as three initials in Latin letters. See "Christogram" at Wikipedia. The earliest use of the phrase is unknown, although according to Mark Twain (1835–1910) it was already common in the region of Hannibal, Missouri, when he was a boy.

Synonyms

Jesus Harold Christ Jesus fucking Christ Christ almighty good God Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Derived words

Jesus H. bald-headed Christ Jesus H. Christ on a raft
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