Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
holy-moley
interjection
/ˈhoʊli ˈmoʊli/
Definition
An exclamation used to express surprise, astonishment, or disbelief.
Examples
- Holy-moley! I can’t believe how fast that car was going!
- When she told me the news, I just said, ‘Holy-moley!’
- He walked in with a pet snake, and I was like, ‘Holy-moley!’
Meaning
‘Holy-moley’ is an informal expression used when someone is shocked or amazed by something unexpected.
Synonyms
- Wow!
- Goodness!
- Holy cow!
- Gosh!
