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holy moley en · INTJ

Pronunciation

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Etymology

Originally a euphemism for Holy Mary, Molly being a nickname for Mary. Compare holy Moses.

Meanings

1. (dated, euphemistic, humorous, idiomatic) Synonym of wow, an expression of surprise.
   • "Whew !" he whistled, softly; "that's curious. Same name as the lady at our place. Suppose he should be her husband. Holy moley, what a game. I've made a discovery. 1892, Nathaniel Gould, Running it off; or, Hard hit:

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wow