golly

🇺🇸 /ˈɡɑːli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɡɒli/
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interjection
R

An expression used to show surprise or amazement.

Golly, I didn't expect to see you here!

noun
R

A term used as a shortened form of the word 'golliwog', which refers to a black fabric doll.

The children were playing with their golly dolls.

translation

interj. An expression used to show surprise or amazement.
n. A term used as a shortened form of the word 'golliwog', which refers to a black fabric doll.

Word Forms

Plural gollies