English Explanatory Dictionary

golly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
noun
  1. Abbreviation of golliwog:.
  2. A type of black rag doll.
  3. Any dark-skinned person.
noun
  1. A galosh.
verb
  1. To spit; to force up phlegm from one's throat.
noun
  1. Chewing gum.
  2. Saliva or phlegm.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɒli/ EN-AU ck1 golly.ogg

Word forms

golly gollies gollying gollied

Etymology

Euphemism for God, dating from the 18th century. Possibly a compaction of “God′s body”.

Synonyms

wow

Derived words

by golly by guess or by golly golliwog golly gee golly gosh good golly golly pot
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