Complete Definition of "gosh"

English

Etymology
euphemism|Euphemismn (or w:minced oath|minced oath) for god.

Pronunciation
(Received Pronunciation|UK) IPA|/g��/, SAMPA|/gQS/
(General American|US) IPA|/g���/, SAMPA|/gA:S/
:rhymes|��

Interjection
en-intj

  1. euphemism A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm as to be put in place of "god", particularly in fear of w:Ten Commandments|saying the Lord's name in vain.

#: Gosh, I didn't realize I'd cause so much trouble!
#: Gosh I'd love to go to that concert!

Translations
trans-top|mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm
Finnish: jukra
French: bon sang
trans-mid
trans-bottom

Related terms
damn

Anagrams
hogs

de:gosh
vi:gosh
zh:gosh

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