holy smoke

[ hoh-lee smohk ]

interjection

, Slang.

1. (used as an exclamation to express surprise or astonishment.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of holy smoke¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

She worked with Kate Winslet on Holy Smoke and Nicole Kidman.

From The Daily Beast

"Holy smoke," mused Pat Francis, who would have run the river without any bridge at all if so ordered.

From Project Gutenberg

"Making love, by the holy smoke," chuckled Shorty Smith to himself, spurring up his piebald horse and heading off a stray calf.

From Project Gutenberg

Whin the darlin's in those days would kick up a row,Holy smoke, but it must have been hot for the men!

From Project Gutenberg

The vile in heart who want to cover up their guilt with holy smoke of piety are ever loathing drunkard, thief and courtesan.

From Project Gutenberg

Bennington de Laney sat on the pile of rocks at the entrance to the Holy Smoke shaft.

From Project Gutenberg