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gee

UK/ˈd͡ʒiː/ US/ˈɡiː/ common slang uk us
noun (1) verb (2)

noun

1.

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

Synonyms

verb

1.

turn to the right side

  • “the horse geed”
2.

give a command to a horse to turn to the right side

Origin

Unknown. Possibly from gowl (“vagina, vulva”), a slang term in Ireland. Compare Irish gabhal (“fork, crotch”).

Phrases

  • gee along
  • gee and haw
  • gee back
  • gee haw whammy diddle
  • gee haw whimmy diddle
  • gee pole
  • gee up
  • haw and gee
  • Oh Em Gee
  • zero gee

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