gosh
553
6.4
- interjection
- /ɡɑʃ/
- Informal
:
vaya
- Oh, my gosh, Viv, it's stunning.
- Oh, gosh
- My gosh
- Gosh, you're so
But boy, when it went up and waved, oh gosh, it was a glorious looking sight.
- But boy, when it went up and waved, oh gosh, it was a glorious looking sight.
- You know, I mean, the gosh, these men are dying.
- And I say, if you need a little cap, gosh, sell.
- You're going to say, well, oh gosh, OK, we're all waiting in line.
- Alright, next a self-portrait. Ohk gosh, a self-portrait. OK,
- But we have these thoughts and then think, gosh, I'm like this with them.
- She then she goes, OK, well, oh gosh, this is all around here.
- My suspicion is that fairly soon you'd say, gosh, I actually feel quite sleepy.
- My favorite was, gosh, I have so many from this season.
Examples
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My favorite was, gosh, I have so many from this season.
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Oh, my gosh, I am...
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And we were like, oh, gosh, I OK.
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I was like, this is, Oh my gosh, she never died.
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And then oh gosh, oh gosh.
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Is that your advice to them now? Gosh, my advice would be
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Oh, my gosh, they have guns!
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My gosh, look at its little face.
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As soon as I see a family member, they always say, "gosh, you look GREAT!"
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Synonyms
932
6.9
A sound people say to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
175
8.8
A short informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or sympathy
139
7.4
A short mild word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or strong feeling
46
8.6
A short phrase people say to show surprise or admiration
35
8.2
An exclamation that shows strong surprise or shock
34
8.4
A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased
26
9.9
A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked
24
9.9
A word people say to show mild surprise
17
9.4
A short informal cry showing surprise or strong feeling
16
8.3
A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement
14
8.8
A short cry people use to show surprise or amazement
13
9.9
A short sound people make when they feel frustrated, annoyed, or surprised
7
9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise, pain, or annoyance
7
9.1
A short sound people make when they feel a quick pain
5
7.5
A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock
4
9.9
A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance
4
9.1
A soft sound you make when something feels good or brings relief
3
8.4
A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something
3
9.6
To say when you are very surprised or shocked
3
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or shock
2
9.9
An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something
2
9.9
A short cry showing surprise or sudden understanding
2
7.0
To show surprise, shock or disbelief in a mild, polite way
1
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling
1
9.9
A short old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling
1
9.9
A mild old word people say to show surprise
A friendly phrase people say to show surprise or excitement
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
An old-fashioned shout said to show surprise or shock
A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance
A short phrase showing surprise or disbelief used by people who call on Allah
A short shout people use when they feel surprised or frustrated
Idioms
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Gosh began as a polite, softened form of God so people could avoid using the name directly. That's why gosh is used today as a mild exclamation for surprise, wonder, or small annoyance instead of saying 'God'.