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
Scrabble Score: 9
golly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordgolly: 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