GOLLY


Meaning of GOLLY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ gɒli ]

1.

Some people say golly to indicate that they are very surprised by something. ( INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED )

‘Golly,’ he says, ‘Isn’t it exciting!’

EXCLAM [ feelings ]

2.

Some people say by golly to emphasize that something did happen or should happen. ( INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED )

By golly we can do something about it this time.

EXCLAM [ emphasis ]

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