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 ]