golly
golly · gollies
Abbreviation of golliwog:Abbreviation of golliwog:.: A type of black rag doll.
/ˈɡɒli/
» By golly, look at the time, I must be on my way.
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5 sensesAbbreviation of golliwog:.
A type of black rag doll.
(ethnic, offensive, slur)Any dark-skinned person.
(Ireland, UK)A galosh.
(Australian, slang)Chewing gum.
(Australian, slang)Saliva or phlegm.
hack up a golly
Examples
1 sentencesBy golly, look at the time, I must be on my way.
Origin
From golliwog. Nonstandard diminutive of galosh. Possibly from Goliath.From golliwog.
Nonstandard diminutive of galosh.
Possibly from Goliath.
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