gosh

See also: GOSH

English

Etymology

Altered from God. First seen in 1757 as by gosh, probably from by gosse in Nicholas Udall's Ralph Roister Doister (circa 1553).

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɡɒʃ/
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  • (General American) IPA(key): /ɡɑːʃ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɒʃ

Interjection

gosh

  1. (minced oath, euphemistic) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:wow
    Gosh, I didn’t realize I’d cause so much trouble!
    Gosh, I’d love to go to that concert!

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