golly
gol|ly /g'ɒli/
1 [EXCLAM]
Some people say golly to indicate that they are very surprised by something. (INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED)
`Golly,' he says, `Isn't it exciting!'
2 [EXCLAM]
Some people say by golly to emphasize that something did happen or should happen. (INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED)
By golly we can do something about it this time.
1 [EXCLAM]
Some people say golly to indicate that they are very surprised by something. (INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED)
`Golly,' he says, `Isn't it exciting!'
2 [EXCLAM]
Some people say by golly to emphasize that something did happen or should happen. (INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED)
By golly we can do something about it this time.