zooterkins

English

Etymology

Embellished form of zounds, gadzooks. Reputedly from the 17th century.

Interjection

zooterkins

1. (obsolete or humorous) Blimey!
   • 1993, Judith French, Fortune's Mistress‎^[1], page 71:

     They hold us all to be heretics." "Zooterkins."

   • 2003, Gloria Harchar, Kissed by Magic‎^[2], page 21:

     Allegro seemed shocked. "Zooterkins! What has happened to this era of young folk?"

   • 6/8/2008, The Medway Handyman (username), "Re:Timber basics article", uk.d-i-y

     Ah. Someone else with a love of English!
     Zooterkins!