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golly

interjection gol·ly \ ˈgä-lē \

Definition of golly

—used as a mild oath or to express surprise —usually used in the phrase by golly

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Origin and Etymology of golly

euphemism for God

GOLLY Defined for English Language Learners

golly

interjection

Definition of golly for English Language Learners

  • —used to express mild surprise

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