zounds

Intj

Expressing anger, surprise, assertion etc.

Interjection

An archaic exclamation expressing surprise, anger, or emphasis.

Examples

"ZOUNDS!" he cried, as his opponent unexpectedly played "QUIXOTIC" for a massive score.

Origin / Etymology

Minced form of God's wounds, with reference to the wounds from Christ's crucifixion. Compare strewth, blimey, gadzooks, 'sblood, crikey.

Synonyms

'dswounds, 'swounds, gadswoons, zooterkins

Scrabble Score: 16

zounds: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
zounds: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
zounds: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

zounds: valid Words With Friends Word