golly
interjection
gol·ly
| \ ˈgä-lē
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Definition of golly
—used as a mild oath or to express surprise —usually used in the phrase by golly
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“Golly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golly. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.
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golly
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English Language Learners Definition of golly
old-fashioned
—used to express mild surprise
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The first known use of golly was in 1775
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