my goodness
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Minced oath for my God.
Pronunciation edit
Interjection edit
- (US, Canada, minced oath) Used to express surprise, shock, or amazement.
- My goodness, what a loud noise!
Synonyms edit
- goodness me, my word, oh my, oh my God; see also Thesaurus:wow
Translations edit
used to express surprise, shock, or amazement
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