Definition of GOLLY

golly

Plural: gollies

Intj

  • A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.

Noun

  • Abbreviation of golliwog:.
  • A type of black rag doll.
  • Abbreviation of golliwog:.
  • Any dark-skinned person.
  • A galosh.
  • Chewing gum.
  • Saliva or phlegm.

Verb

  • To spit; to force up phlegm from one's throat.

Interjection

  • An exclamation of surprise or mild shock.

Examples

  • Golly! That was a long trip to California.
  • Golly, that was a good move! she exclaimed after her opponent played ’QUIXOTIC’.

Origin / Etymology

Euphemism for God, dating from the 18th century. Possibly a compaction of “God′s body”.

Synonyms

wow

Scrabble Score: 9

golly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
golly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
golly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

golly: valid Words With Friends Word