English Explanatory Dictionary

holy moley

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj

Synonym of wow, an expression of surprise.

Pronunciation

en-au-holy moley.ogg

Word forms

holy moley holy moley ! holy moly

Etymology

Originally a euphemism for Holy Mary, Molly being a nickname for Mary. Compare holy Moses.

Synonyms

wow

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