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| creep up on |
to silently approach from behind or in such as way as to surprise. |
| curve ball |
an unforeseen or unexpected event that takes one by surprise or catches one off guard. [1/2 definitions] |
| egad |
(old fashioned) a mild oath used to express surprise or enthusiasm. |
| exclaim |
to speak suddenly and vehemently, with or as if with surprise or emotion. [1/2 definitions] |
| exclamation mark |
a punctuation mark (!) used after a word or words that express surprise or command, make an emphatic declaration, or the like; exclamation point. |
| first strike |
a surprise offensive attack using nuclear weapons, intended to eliminate an enemy's ability to strike back. |
| fool |
to surprise or prove wrong. [1/11 definitions] |
| freak1 |
(informal) to become frightened or nervous, as from a sudden surprise. [1/4 definitions] |
| gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, esp. with the mouth open. [1/5 definitions] |
| gee2 |
used as a mild exclamation of wonder or surprise. |
| gee whiz |
used to express surprise, objection, or the like. |
| glory |
used to express surprise, happiness, amazement, or the like. [1/8 definitions] |
| golly |
used as an exclamation of mild surprise, wonder, puzzlement, or the like. |
| goodness |
used in expressions of surprise or alarm. [1/3 definitions] |
| goose flesh |
a temporary, roughened condition of the skin in which the papillae become erect as a result of fear, surprise, cold, or the like; goose bumps; goose pimples. |
| gosh |
used to express surprise, interest, or the like. |
| gracious |
used to express surprise, relief, or the like. [1/5 definitions] |
| guerrilla |
one of an unofficial or loosely organized group of soldiers who stage unconventional or surprise attacks against an enemy. |
| ha |
used as an exclamation of triumph, surprise, discovery, perplexity, or annoyance. |
| heaven |
(pl.) used as an interjection to express surprise or to emphasize a statement. [1/5 definitions] |
| heigh |
an exclamation used to show pleasure, attract attention, express surprise, and the like. |
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