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

"I thought gosh this must have so much to do with the person I've been interacting with."

From BBC

"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