SINCE 1828
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
interjection
English Language Learners Definition of golly
old-fashioned
—used to express mild surprise
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