golly

[US]/'gɒlɪ/
[UK]/'ɡɑli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

interj. (used to express surprise) Oh my goodness! Oh!

Phrases & Collocations

golly gee

well, golly

oh golly

golly day

oh my golly

golly moses

golly gosh

Example Sentences

Golly, that was a close call!

Well, golly, I never expected to see you here!

Golly gee, I can't believe how fast time flies!

Golly, this cake is delicious!

Golly, I forgot to bring my umbrella!

Real-world Examples

Oh, golly, however did he humiliate you?

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

And if the body theory is correct, well by golly, it is me.

Source: Yale University Open Course: Death (Audio Version)

Oh, golly. Good for you. You will get so much out of that.

Source: Gourmet food, prayer, and love

Thought we were the rubbers, by golly!

Source: Beauty and Destruction (Part 2)

Here's a little bit about that, golly.

Source: GQ — Representative Roles of Celebrities

Good golly! He's broken every bone in his body.

Source: MBTI Personality Types Guide

Oh, my actual and literal golly goodness.

Source: Miranda Season 2

' 'By golly, she is going through the roof!

Source: Roddar

My big brother was in school, and by golly, it was my time.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) March 2017 Collection

'By golly, you really are on fire, ' George said.

Source: Roddar

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