noun
- used in exclamations to express surprise, fear, or emphasis
Usage: informal; often in phrases like ‘scare the bejesus out of’
Examples
- That horror movie scared the bejesus out of me.
- The sudden loud noise frightened the bejesus out of everyone.
- He beat the bejesus out of that old carpet to get the dust out.
- The roller coaster ride shook the bejesus out of us.
- She worked the bejesus out of that dough until it was perfect.