golly.
A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
Meaning & usage
A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
Golly! That was a long trip to California.
Where this word comes from
Euphemism for God, dating from the 18th century. Possibly a compaction of “God′s body”.
Abbreviation of golliwog:. A type of black rag doll.
Abbreviation of golliwog:. Any dark-skinned person.
Where this word comes from
From golliwog.
A galosh.
Where this word comes from
Nonstandard diminutive of galosh.
To spit; to force up phlegm from one's throat.
Where this word comes from
Possibly from Goliath.
Chewing gum.
Saliva or phlegm.
Where this word comes from
Possibly from Goliath.
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