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Meaning of gosh
The primary meaning of the word "gosh" is an exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or excitement.
Etymology of gosh
The word "gosh" is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century as a euphemism for "God"
It is thought to have been used to avoid taking the Lord's name in vain, as stated in the Oxford Languages
The word has been used in various forms and contexts throughout history, including in literature and everyday conversation
Synonyms
goodness
gracious
golly
gee
goodness gracious
good grief
great heavens
heavens to betsy
my goodness
my gracious
dear me
goodnight
my stars
holy cow
jiminy cricket
egad
zounds
gadzooks
goodness sake
for Pete's sake
for goodness sake
my word
my goodness me
holy moly
gee whiz
gosh darn
good heavens to betsy
my gracious goodness
Definitions
- Used to express surprise, shock, or excitement
- An exclamation used to add emphasis or strong feelings to a statement
- A mild oath or expression of astonishment
Usage Examples
- The fireworks display was so amazing, gosh, I've never seen anything like it
- Gosh, I'm so excited for the concert tonight, I've been waiting for weeks
- Gosh darn it, I forgot my phone at home and now I'm stuck without it