intj
gosh
gosh
intj
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A mild exclamation of surprise, delight, or emphasis, used as a polite substitute for "God."
"Gosh, I didn't expect that!"
"Oh gosh, is it that late already?"
How to Use Gosh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mild, inoffensive way to say 'wow' or 'oh no' without invoking God directly.
Common pairings
oh gosh
by gosh
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Etymology
An altered, softened form of "God," first recorded in the phrase "by gosh" in the 1750s.