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It is a pagan way of saying omg. It comes from the saying "ye gods", and, as everyone knows, the greek and roman gods had a way of messing with people's lives. So when you say egads, in a sense, you're saying "you fuckers," but softly.
It is used to express mild dismay or frustration.
Egads, you've said that already 12 times.

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You washed that silk blouse in hot water?--egads!
egads by blacksheepunite July 10, 2009
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An exclamation, similar to "Oh shit!" Although its not vulger. My friend Rose said she saw it in an Archie comic book.
Egads! I am late for work!
egads by initsix May 13, 2005
as in "Egads Grandma what BIG eyes you have." Holy Cow! can most often be substituted by Egads!
egads by JadedMyst May 17, 2006
meaning "oh shit" or something along similar lines, egads is a perfect exclamation for the hippest of hipsters.
Egads! I'm so hip!
Egads by forestconcubine August 20, 2011
An exclamation used when extremely surprised, excited or horrified. Is always followed by an exclamation point when written out.
Egads! That guy should do something about his brambles.
Egads! by mustang October 13, 2003
Something you say when your roast is ruined.
Egads! My Roast is ruined! But what if I were to purchase fast food and disguise it as my own cooking?
*Chuckles* Delightfully devilish Seymor.
Egads! by AuroraBorialis May 28, 2018