holy moley
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
c. 1892 as a euphemism for "Holy Mary", Molly being a nickname for Mary. Compare holy Moses.
Pronunciation
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Interjection
holy moley!
- (idiomatic, dated, humorous or euphemistic) An expression of surprise
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Synonyms
- See Thesaurus:wow
Translations
holy smoke — see holy smoke