English Explanatory Dictionary

heavens to Betsy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Good gracious; good heavens.

Word forms

heavens to Betsy

Etymology

Of unknown origins. Speculated to be a euphemism for hell's bells, but there is not sufficient evidence to support this. Attested from 1857.

Synonyms

wow
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