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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
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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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