golly
Americaninterjection
verb
noun
interjection
noun
Etymology
Origin of golly
First recorded in 1840–50; euphemistic alteration of God
Example Sentences
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It’s an argument that Superman’s golly gee spirit is his greatest asset, no subversion necessary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
Oh by gosh, by golly, it’s time for this week’s Slate News Quiz.
From Slate ● Dec. 13, 2024
“We can chop it down and, by golly, it pops up again the next day,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2024
I don’t agree with a lot of what they believe politically, but, by golly, they are personally what we all should be like.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2022
"By golly, somebody's floored her at last!" cried one of the men, grinning.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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