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golly Definition

golly (gälē)

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.

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