gosh

American  

[gosh] / gɒʃ /

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation or mild oath).

   Gosh, this bag is heavy!

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gosh British  

/ ɡɒʃ /

interjection

1. an exclamation of mild surprise or wonder

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Etymology

Origin of gosh

First recorded in 1750–60; euphemistic alteration of God

Example Sentences

“There are scenarios where the bond market says, ‘Oh my gosh, we’re going to see much higher inflation, and there’s a bond sell-off and a spike in long-term rates,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“The jurors exclaimed, ‘Oh my gosh, oh my gosh,’” recalls Jordan Estes, one of the lawyers on the case.

From The Wall Street Journal

"And my gosh did we have one," she said, laughing.

From BBC

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh...

From Literature

The screamer stands over my girl whispering, “Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, it’s dead,” and then sees us and yells, “It just launched itself out of that hole over there and then came running toward me.”

From Literature