Jayz

n.

Heard in Kerry, Offaly, Cavan and Sligo

An easy or shortened way of saying Jaysus, an exclamation of surprise.

Yera jayz chnist

Posh English

Good heavens, merciful Saviour.

Same phrase, other counties

• Offaly
• Cavan
• Sligo

Related terms

• Ah jayzAn exclamation of disbelief, frustration, or absolute astonishment.
• Ah be ta jaysusExclamation expressing surprise, usually at some act of stupidity.
• JaysusAn exclamation of surprise, shock or exasperation.
• Jaysus christ almightyAn exclamation of shock, surprise or dismay.
• Mother a Jaysus!An exclamation of shock or surprise.
• Easy to drawA very plain individual.