golly
A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasmA mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
/ˈɡɒli/
» By golly, look at the time, I must be on my way.
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1 senses(euphemistic)A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
Golly! That was a long trip to California.
Examples
1 sentencesBy golly, look at the time, I must be on my way.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Euphemism for God, dating from the 18th century. Possibly a compaction of “God′s body”.Euphemism for God, dating from the 18th century. Possibly a compaction of “God′s body”.
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