zookers
English
Etymology
Shortened from gadswookers, Godsookers; compare gadzooks.
Interjection
zookers
- (obsolete) An expression of mild annoyance, surprise etc.
- 1817, Walter Scott, Rob Roy, VIII:
- ‘Zookers, lass, I never envy these young fellows their rides and scampers, unless when you come across me.’
- 1817, Walter Scott, Rob Roy, VIII: