General EnglishBritish EnglishAmerican Englishinformalcolloquialexclamatory
- An exclamation expressing surprise, shock, strong emotion, or emphasis.
Christian devotional contextsGeneral Englishreligiousliturgicalliteraryarchaic
- An affectionate or reverent form of address to Jesus used in prayer, hymns, or devotional speech.
General Englishinformalcolloquialvulgarexclamatory
- An oath or plea invoking Jesus, used to beg for help, protection, or to reinforce an emotional statement.