gosh

[gosh] /gɒʃ/
interjection
1.
(used as an exclamation or mild oath):
Gosh, this bag is heavy!
Origin
1750-60; euphemistic alteration of God
Examples from the web for gosh
  • gosh, imagine how much coal would be worth on that planet.
  • gosh, perhaps they should use sterile coffee filters instead.
  • gosh, every day your calculations and results change radically.
  • My gosh, that's why they've got such a huge upswing.
  • gosh dude, if ever the saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder holds true, it is with your selections.
  • But gosh, especially this year, there hasn't been that player.
British Dictionary definitions for gosh

gosh

/ɡɒʃ/
interjection
1.
an exclamation of mild surprise or wonder
Word Origin
C18: euphemistic for God, as in by gosh!
Word Origin and History for gosh

1757, altered pronunciation of God. Probably from by gosse (mid-16c.).

Slang definitions & phrases for gosh

gosh

interjection

A mild exclamation of pleasure, disbelief, surprise, etc: Gosh but I'm tickled, Reverend

[1757+; a euphemism for God]