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English

gosh

|gosh|

A2

🇺🇸

/ɡɑːʃ/

🇬🇧

/ɡɒʃ/

mild surprise

Etymology
Etymology Information

'gosh' originates from English, specifically as a euphemistic alteration of 'God,' used to avoid blasphemy.

Historical Evolution

'gosh' evolved from the English word 'God' as a way to express surprise without using the deity's name directly.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it was used as a euphemism for 'God,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Interjection 1

an exclamation used to express surprise or mild astonishment.

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

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/21 18:21