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holy mackerel
interjection
, Slang.
- (used as an exclamation to express surprise or wonder.)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of holy mackerel1
First recorded in 1795–1805
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Example Sentences
Holy mackerel, if I could unlock that at Hostess Brands.
From Seattle Times
“It is certainly unusual to hear someone who buys blood from the poor of Calcutta exclaim, ‘Holy mackerel!’” she wrote.
From Washington Post
When he gets miffed during staff meetings, the governor usually says, “Holy mackerel.”
From Washington Post
“We went from, we’re not going to make it to, holy mackerel, we’re going to make the Daytona 500,” he said.
From Seattle Times
When that door opens to you — "Oh, holy mackerel."
From Salon
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