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gosh
[ gosh ]
/ gɒʃ /
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interjection
(used as an exclamation or mild oath): Gosh, this bag is heavy!
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Origin of gosh
First recorded in 1750–60; euphemistic alteration of God
Words nearby gosh
Görz, Gorzów Wielkopolski, Gosala, Gose, goserelin acetate, gosh, goshawk, Goshen, Goslar, gosling, go-slow
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British Dictionary definitions for gosh
gosh
/ (ɡɒʃ) /
interjection
an exclamation of mild surprise or wonder
Word Origin for gosh
C18: euphemistic for God, as in by gosh!
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