Gosh
[gosh] /gɒʃ/
interjection
1.
(used as an exclamation or mild oath):
Gosh, this bag is heavy!
/ɡɒʃ/
interjection
1.
an exclamation of mild surprise or wonder
1757, altered pronunciation of God. Probably from by gosse (mid-16c.).
interjection
A mild exclamation of pleasure, disbelief, surprise, etc: Gosh but I’m tickled, Reverend
[1757+; a euphemism for God]
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