gee

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun 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
  2. verb turn to the right side
  3. verb give a command to a horse to turn to the right side

Etymology

A shortening of Jesus, perhaps as in the oath by Jesus.

In classic literature

Synonyms

g, g-force

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