Great Scott

interjection

1. a euphemistic interjection or oath, usually expressing surprise, amazement, or the like.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Great Scott¹

1880–85; Scott, euphemism for God

Example Sentences

Great Scott, Billy, I'll have to trust you five days, after all!

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Well, the best thing to do—Great Scott, the only thing to do was to shut up and back out.

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I assumed that you assumed that you were alone—that there wasn't an interested spectator; but, great Scott!

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Great Scott, it must have gone overboard when that shock came and carried the boy with it.

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This was due March 12th, 1897, and it's now—oh, Great Scott!

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