interjection
- A mild exclamation expressing surprise, annoyance, or frustration; a euphemistic substitute for a stronger oath.
Usage: informal; chiefly British; dated or old-fashioned
Examples
- Needlesticks, I've forgotten my keys again!
- Oh needlesticks, the train is late.
- Needlesticks! I've spilled tea all over my dress.
- Well, needlesticks, that didn't go as planned.