bejesus: be·je·sus
Variant(s): also be·jee·zus /bi-'jE-z&s, -'jA-, -z&z/
Etymology: alteration of by Jesus
Date: circa 1908
-- (interjection) used as a mild oath;
-- (noun) runny poop
1. A small fictitious organ, often visible, found in the left shoulder of immature humans (children and some adults).
2. An exclamation of surprise, likely when one has been scared or startled. Induced by the bejesus leaping out of the body and sometimes running away in fear.
John: Your bejesus is showing.
Harold: Aw, crap - not again!
Bob: You scared the bejesus out of me!
Carl: It went over there.