golly
golly
Definition
golly (gäl′ē)
used to express surprise, wonder, etc.: orig. a euphemism for God
golly
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- remove: In the summer of that year Robertson's removed the golly completely from their jam and marmalade jars.
Adjective modifier
- good: Thursday 06 September 2001 Good golly, it's Molly POP star wife Kerry Katona has finally had her very own atomic kitten.
- traditional: Marty 43cm Golly by Robin Rive Ref: 3710 Marty is a traditional golly by Robin Rive of New Zealand.
Modifies a noun
- gosh: Yeah, moving on, and by golly gosh ain't it good to be back in Lancaster!
- gee: Well, golly gee, what have you done to me?
- badge: Refreshments will be available and Simon also hopes to have available a golly badge in support of Uganda's street kids.
- image: The essence of the petitions against Robertson's was that the golly image was an affront to black people.
Noun used with modifier
- gee: The fact that Leeds are now uncomfortable about using an unlicensed FIFA agent - gee golly.
