holy moley
Synonym of wow, an expression of surpriseSynonym of wow, an expression of surprise.
Meaning
1 senses(dated, euphemistic, humorous, idiomatic)Synonym of wow, an expression of surprise.
Origin
Originally a euphemism for Holy Mary, Molly being a nickname for Mary. Compare holy Moses.Originally a euphemism for Holy Mary, Molly being a nickname for Mary. Compare holy Moses.
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