Jesus H. Christ

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Jesus H. Christ

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Unknown. An extension of Jesus Christ with a fantastical middle initial, perhaps derived from a reading of ΙΗΣ (IĒS) (sometimes ΙΗϹ (IĒS), using a lunate sigma), a Greek-alphabet abbreviation for Jesus (ΙΗΣΟΥΣ) as three initials in Latin letters. See "Christogram" at Wikipedia.

The earliest use of the phrase is unknown, although according to Mark Twain (1835–1910) it was already common in the region of Hannibal, Missouri, when he was a boy.

interjection

An expression of surprise, shock, etc. Near-synonyms: Christ almighty; good God; Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Similar: Jesus Harold Christ, Christ almighty, good God, Jesus, Mary and Joseph

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Chicago

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@misc{jesus_h_christ_2026,
  title = {Jesus H. Christ},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/jesus%20h.%20christ},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}