gosh

[ gosh ]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation or mild oath):

   Gosh, this bag is heavy!

gosh

/ ɡɒʃ /

interjection

1. an exclamation of mild surprise or wonder

Word History and Origins

Origin of gosh¹

First recorded in 1750–60; euphemistic alteration of God

Word History and Origins

Origin of gosh¹

C18: euphemistic for God, as in by gosh!

Example Sentences

"It's frustrating when you drop some of the formula because you think, 'gosh, how much did that just cost me?'"

From BBC

To have that close, direct association — I mean, gosh, that can be really largely informative on the choices that you make.

From Los Angeles Times

“Oh my gosh, that’s so her — they’re crocheted and sit there. That being said, Carrie looks amazing in this dress.”

From Los Angeles Times

After Goldberg got the audience to laugh through the tension with, "Knock knock, who's there? Oh my gosh, it's Whoopi!"

From Salon

The current Democratic leadership has decisively failed, and must not be allowed to persuade the party’s voters — whether described as moderate, liberal, progressive or something else — that, gosh darn it, we lost but we sure fought hard, and somehow Elon Musk and the Russians are to blame.

From Salon