What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
geez
Example
Geez, I can't believe I forgot my keys again. [geez: interjection]
Example
Oh geez, this traffic is terrible. [geez: interjection]
gosh
Example
Gosh, that sunset is beautiful. [gosh: interjection]
Example
I can't find my phone, gosh darn it. [gosh: interjection]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Gosh is more commonly used than geez in everyday language, especially in British English. Geez is more common in American English and may be considered more informal or slang.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between geez and gosh?
Neither geez nor gosh are formal expressions, but gosh is considered more polite and appropriate for use in formal settings.
