English Explanatory Dictionary

zounds

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Expressing anger, surprise, assertion etc.

Pronunciation

/zuːndz/ /zaʊndz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-zounds.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-zounds2.wav

Word forms

zounds 'zounds

Etymology

Minced form of God's wounds, with reference to the wounds from Christ's crucifixion. Compare strewth, blimey, gadzooks, 'sblood, crikey.

Synonyms

gadswoons 'swounds 'dswounds zooterkins
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