gosh

/ɡɑːʃ/

UK: /ɡɒʃ/

gosh

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Definition

A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

  • "Gosh, I didn’t realize I’d cause so much trouble!"
  • "Gosh, I’d love to go to that concert!"
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