Jayz

adj.

Heard in Offaly, Cavan, Sligo and Kerry

An exclamation of surprise or emphasis, derived from Jesus.

In use

Jayz, will ya look at the state of the head on dat wan?

Posh English

Good heavens, would you examine the peculiar expression upon that lady's face.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Ah jayzAn exclamation of disbelief, frustration, or absolute astonishment.
  • NamajaysusExclamatory interjection equivalent to "In the name of Jesus", used for emphasis rather…
  • Holy makeral guysAn exclamation of surprise or disbelief, akin to "Jesus Christ, people!"
  • In the ne-ame a jeesus!An expression of surprise or shock, equivalent to in the name of Jesus.
  • Lads aboveAn expression of surprise or astonishment. Also used for emphasis.