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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“Holy moly,” Sánchez later recalled thinking.
From Los Angeles Times
“And I’m like, ‘Holy moly, you caught your first fish, son.’”
From Los Angeles Times
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
When I told him this, he went, ‘Holy moly, that’s impressive.’
From Los Angeles Times
“Holy moly,” Yost recalled thinking.
From New York Times
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