Definition of zounds in English:

zounds

exclamation zaʊndzzaʊndz

humorous, archaic

Expressing surprise or indignation.
‘Zounds,’ said the Admiral, ‘it goes on for ever.’
Example sentencesExamples
- Though confusingly three different and variously incompatible recordable DVD formats are created resulting in some unnecessary duplication of effort, zounds!
- Her faith - contrary to elite and popular belief about belief - is intelligent, exacting, and (zounds!) relevant.

Origin

Late 16th century: contraction from (God)'s wounds (i.e. those of Christ on the Cross).

Definition of zounds in US English:

zounds

exclamationzaʊndzzoundz

humorous, archaic

Expressing surprise or indignation.
“Zounds,” said the Admiral, “it goes on for ever.”
Example sentencesExamples
- Though confusingly three different and variously incompatible recordable DVD formats are created resulting in some unnecessary duplication of effort, zounds!
- Her faith - contrary to elite and popular belief about belief - is intelligent, exacting, and (zounds!) relevant.

Origin

Late 16th century: contraction from (God)'s wounds (i.e. those of Christ on the Cross).

单词	zounds
释义	Definition of zounds in English: zounds exclamation zaʊndzzaʊndz humorous, archaic Expressing surprise or indignation. ‘Zounds,’ said the Admiral, ‘it goes on for ever.’ Example sentencesExamples Though confusingly three different and variously incompatible recordable DVD formats are created resulting in some unnecessary duplication of effort, zounds! Her faith - contrary to elite and popular belief about belief - is intelligent, exacting, and (zounds!) relevant. Origin Late 16th century: contraction from (God)'s wounds (i.e. those of Christ on the Cross). Definition of zounds in US English: zounds exclamationzaʊndzzoundz humorous, archaic Expressing surprise or indignation. “Zounds,” said the Admiral, “it goes on for ever.” Example sentencesExamples Though confusingly three different and variously incompatible recordable DVD formats are created resulting in some unnecessary duplication of effort, zounds! Her faith - contrary to elite and popular belief about belief - is intelligent, exacting, and (zounds!) relevant. Origin Late 16th century: contraction from (God)'s wounds (i.e. those of Christ on the Cross).
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