Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
good-grief
interjection
/ɡʊd ɡriːf/
Definition
An exclamation used to express surprise, annoyance, or disbelief.
Examples
- “Good grief, I can’t believe how much it rained last night!”
- “Good grief! Did you see that amazing stunt?”
- “She forgot my birthday again—good grief!”
Meaning
Good-grief conveys emotions such as astonishment or exasperation in a lighthearted or humorous manner.
Synonyms
- Goodness
- Heavens
- My Word
