1. to turn or move to the left (command to a horse or other animal)
Usage: informal; chiefly North American

1. used as a mild exclamation of surprise, annoyance, or emphasis
Usage: informal; variant of 'jeez' or 'geez'

Examples

• The driver called out 'jees!' to steer the horse to the left.
• Jees, I didn't expect to see you here!
• Jees, that was close!
• The teamster used 'jees' and 'haw' to direct the oxen.
• Jees, it's cold outside today.