Egad
(interjection)
An exclamation of surprise, emphasis, or shock, typically used to express mild oath.
Origin:
The word "egad" is a minced oath or a euphemism for "god" and it is used to express surprise, shock, or emphasis.
Examples:
- Egad, that was quite a storm we just had!
- Egad, I can't believe what just happened!
- Egad, I've never seen such a beautiful sunset!
- Egad, these prices are ridiculous!
- Egad, I think I just won the lottery!