heavens to Murgatroyd

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Etymology[edit]

Variant of the earlier heavens to Betsy, with the surname Murgatroyd. Attested from the 20th century. Made popular by the American cartoon character Snagglepuss during the 1960s.

Interjection[edit]

heavens to Murgatroyd

  1. Wow, good heavens.

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