Complete Definition of "holy moley"

English

Etymology
c. 1941, originates with use in w:Captain Marvel (DC Comics)|Captain Marvel comic book stories written by Bill Parker and Otto Binder and drawn by C.C. Beck (created in 1940) for American publisher Fawcett Publishing.

Interjection
holy moley (also spelled holy moly)

#(humorous or euphemistic) An expression of surprise.

Synonyms
holy cow
holy mackerel
holy smoke

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