Zounds

Zounds
An expression used to convey amazement or wonder. Similar to Wow! Often used by Pinkey of Pinkey and the Brain.

Zounds, Brain! That's brilliant!


Dictionary of american slang with examples. .

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  • Zounds — ounds, interj. [Contracted from God s wounds.] An exclamation formerly used as an oath, and an expression of anger or wonder. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • zounds — c.1600, oath of surprise or anger, altered from (by) God s wounds! …   Etymology dictionary

  • zounds — [zoundz] interj. [altered < the oath (by) God s wounds] Archaic used to express surprise or anger: a mild oath …   English World dictionary

  • Zounds — Infobox musical artist | Name = Zounds Img capt = Img size = Background = group or band Alias = Origin = U.K. Genre = Anarcho punk, Post punk Years active = 1977 1982 2001 present Label = Crass Records Rough Trade Records Associated acts = The… …   Wikipedia

  • Zounds — An expression used to convey amazement or wonder. Similar to Wow! Often used by Pinkey of Pinkey and the Brain. Zounds, Brain! That s brilliant! …   Dictionary of american slang

  • Zounds! What Sounds! — Infobox Album Name = Zounds! What Sounds! Type = Album Artist = Dean Elliott Released = 1962 Recorded = 1962 Genre = Space age pop Length = 32:36 Label = Capitol Producer = John Palladino Reviews = * Allmusic ({1|4.5}/5)… …   Wikipedia

  • zounds — interjection Etymology: euphemism for God s wounds Date: 1592 used as a mild oath …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • zounds — /zowndz/, interj. Archaic. (used as a mild oath.) [1590 1600; var. of SWOUNDS] * * * …   Universalium

  • zounds — interjection /zuːndz,zaʊndz/ Expressing anger, surprise, assertion etc …   Wiktionary

  • zounds — mild oath Forthright s Forsoothery …   Phrontistery dictionary

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