holy moly
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of holy moly
moly coined as rhyming twin to holy, on the model of holy cow, holy smoke, etc.
Example Sentences
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I know the producers have said that this is not for shock value, and I believe them, but holy moly, someone better make sure Victoria is appropriately medicated by then.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2025
I invite you to make this mousse and find your own holy moly moment tonight.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2022
It’s secure when snapped shut, but holy moly, it completely falls apart whenever you take it off.
From The Verge • Mar. 2, 2022
“Just that one day at Tesla, holy moly it changed my life,” said Mark Vasquez, 40, of the day in 2015 when he permanently injured his back while working at Tesla.
From The Guardian • Jun. 14, 2018
I climb through, and holy moly this place is holy.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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