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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As she says, "Especially when it becomes something that's truly delicious, there's nothing better. It's like, holy moly, I want to do that again."
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
And holy moly, were you all mad when its governor, Jay Inslee, didn’t make this list last time.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2020
Chief Keef has rapped about Bryant so often that the nod has lost all meaning: “My favorite player Kobe / You be holy moly / That mean you be with police.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2020
I climb through, and holy moly this place is holy.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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